Podcast: OTC management of acute low back pain
Over-the-counter medicines are frequently used to manage childhood ailments. How can pharmacists help ensure they are administered correctly?
Giving back to rural pharmacy
NSW Pharmacist of the Year, founder of PharmOnline and university lecturer – Anna Barwick shows why she’s ‘indispensable’ to her rural community.
Wound infections: identification, prevention and management
Wound infection is a challenging part of wound care management, and systemic antibiotics are commonly prescribed for infection.
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...
Restoring faith in sun safety
Investigations reveal many popular sunscreens don’t live up to their labels. But pharmacists can promote holistic sun protection.
Don’t let a cold chain breach take you by surprise
From manual temperature checks to proper vaccine packaging, here’s what pharmacists need to know to protect patients, stock – and reputations.













