Study identifies predisposition to opioid dependence

As the fatal consequences of prescription overdoses have climbed in Australia, a recently published  study from Monash University identified key factors that could indicate...

Highlights from PSA19, day one

In case you missed it, here's some of the action from the first day of PSA19 – from the Welcome Reception, Early Career Pharmacists...

Anthelmintic remedies

Ever since our ancestors came down from the trees, we’ve been struggling to evict parasitic worms.

2019: A watershed year for Australian medicine safety

I am enormously proud of how our work has contributed to medicine safety and the quality use of medicines finally receiving the attention it warrants.

Spotlight on prescriber-pharmacist relationships

Leaders from pharmacy, medical and consumer organisations will gather in Canberra on Tuesday to explore how doctors and pharmacists can better cooperate to support...

Inquiry reveals the depth of Australia’s sleep deficit problem

The recently released government inquiry into sleep health identified the extent of the nation's sleep deficit and its impact on health, risk of accidents...