Being a defence force pharmacist

Lieutenant Shreyans ‘Shaz’ Shah MPS, 28, always wanted to serve in the army, but thought that door closed once he became a pharmacist. It...

Acute care opioid prescribing overhauled

A new standard of care will help to prevent long-term reliance on opioid analgesics used for acute pain.

Podcast: Finding the number one for a number two – an...

laxatives
Constipation can be an embarrassing topic to discuss with your patients. But irregular bowel movements can not only be uncomfortable, but can lead to...

Where emergency contraception practice falls short

The gap between evidence and everyday practice is costing patients access to the most effective emergency contraception.

Podcast: Busting myths about children’s pain and fever

Over-the-counter medicines are frequently used to manage childhood ailments. How can pharmacists help ensure they are administered correctly?

Date of birth now required on all NSW scripts

From 1 November 2022, the date of birth of every patient must be included on all prescriptions for Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines.