Early elixirs: sodium thiopental for truth or sleep
The discovery of sodium thiopental ushered in the era of modern intravenous anaesthesia, but its darker side as a ‘truth serum’ and use in...
Difficult patients: Calming the storm
Dealing with aggressive or abusive patients is one of the least pleasant components of a community pharmacist’s role. What’s best practice for avoiding or...
Where can pharmacists get funding for prescribing training?
Pharmacists across Australia can access thousands in government funding to complete PSA’s Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing.
First vaccine appointments for 5–11 years run smoothly, amid cancellations
Community pharmacists were some of the first to vaccinate children aged 5–11 against COVID-19 this week.
Making a difference in mental health
One in six Australians receive a mental health-related prescription each year.1 Almost half the population is set to experience a mental health condition in...
Belladonna: beautiful but deadly
Before it helped make a fashion statement, belladonna was used as an anaesthetic, pain reliever and remedy for assorted ailments.
