OTC requests that often mask deeper issues

Community pharmacies are often the first place people turn when something feels ‘off’. But as pharmacists know, many requests for over-the-counter medicines are more complex than they may initially seem.

How to deliver respectful, reliable service when dispensing PrEP

When dispensing PrEP medication, it's critical to strike the right balance between a patient's right to privacy and ensuring they have been told everything...

Managing pattern hair loss in pharmacy

References Dermatology Expert Group. Dermatology. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines; 2022 (Amended July 2024). Lyengar L, Li J. Male and female pattern hair loss. Aust Prescr...

Protecting your over 60s from the flu

Get ready to help to protect vulnerable Australians over the age of 60 years from influenza and its most deadly complications.

Endometriosis: more than just a bad period

References Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. Endometriosis. In: eTG complete. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited; 2024. At: www.tg.org.au Burney RO, Giudice LC. Pathogenesis and pathophysiology of...

Whitfield’s ointment

Homei A, Worboys M. Fungal Disease in Britain and the United States 1850–2000: Mycoses and Modernity. Chapter 2: Athlete’s foot: a disease of...