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...
Dosing off: melatonin risk for kids
Last year, it was reported that Australian poisons hotlines received almost 1,500 calls about child ingestion of melatonin.
Half the country locks down with affected pharmacies short staffed
Pharmacists share the pressures of operating in COVID-19 hotspots and the extra pressure the 3-day testing rule places on an already skeleton staff.
What the latest vaccination advice means for pharmacists
From updated pneumococcal recommendations to new travel vaccines, these are the updates every vaccinating pharmacist needs to know.
Synthetic opioids ‘one of the biggest threats’ to drug-related harm
Australia should prepare now for a potential influx of synthetic opioids into the illicit drug market, an expert has told Australian Pharmacist, as overdoses increase internationally.
Pharmacists permitted to conduct HMR follow-ups by telehealth
Pharmacists will soon be able to conduct Home Medicines Review (HMR) follow-ups via telehealth, The Honourable Mark Butler, Federal Minister for Health, Disability and...
