A pop-up pharmacy clinic offering screening services after breakfast[/caption]
Parents susceptible to anti-vaccine messages from public figures
A new study has found that parents who generally accept vaccination are susceptible to anti-vaccination rhetoric from politicians, suggesting that vaccine messaging needs to...
Pharmacists can teach ‘schoolies’ about emergency contraception
About half of school leavers (schoolies) believe emergency contraception is only effective 12 or 24 hours after sexual intercourse, according to a new study...
The effectiveness and safety of breast cancer medications
The purpose of this evidence summary is to present the best available evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of breast cancer prevention medications (CPM).
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Still blooming…
Jocelyn Watson, a PSA life member, was awarded an Order of Australia medal in January for services to Launceston and contributions to her church, horticultural society and her industry.
Experts rank alcohol as the drug which causes the most harm
The public conversation around substance abuse often centres around illicit drugs and prescription medicine misuse, but a new study suggests that the impact of...
Study reveals risk of opioid dependence following surgery
A recent study from the University of South Australia has highlighted the significant number of patients at risk of developing opioid dependence post-surgery, calling...
