Dealing with aggressive customers? You’re not alone

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia tick over 4,700, many pharmacists face long working hours and the rising challenge of unacceptable customer behaviour.

New pathway could ease HRT shortage crisis for patients

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instruments (SSSI) to help pharmacists and patients manage the shortage of hormone replacement...

A new way to discuss inhaler technique

By distinguishing between the two different types of inspiratory flow rates, this new label could help to improve inhaler technique.

Risk factors for long-term opioid misuse

Younger age, substance dependence, mental health histories and higher opioid doses are the risk factors most consistently associated with problematic opioid use

Gripe Water

Gripe water has been a mainstay in pharmacies for over 170 years. But should it be something for parents to gripe about?

Liquorice: from sweet treat to modern treatment

Liquorice has been put to varied use since the beginning of recorded history. Today, largely unregulated ‘herbal’ remedies are sold, and people even use it as a shampoo.