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.

Are pharmacists the next cosmetic injectors?

Some pharmacists have recently pondered the possibility of administering cosmetic injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers, reaching out to PSA’s Pharmacist to Pharmacist...

PSA to accredit CPD against new standards from January

At the end of the year, the APC will retire its Accreditation Standards for Continuing Professional Development Activities.

Queen’s Birthday Honours for pharmacists

Three pharmacists were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, highlighting the varied and important roles pharmacists play in their communities.

How pharmacists can support patients through the PrEP shortage

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced shortages on several brands of HIV PrEP medicines, concerning healthcare professionals.

Pharmacy prescribing trial expands to include skin conditions

With New South Wales recently expanding its pharmacy prescribing trial to include skin conditions, could other jurisdictions soon follow?