New safety alert for co-prescribing opioids and gabapentinoids

Gabapentinoids and opioids are commonly co-prescribed, whether to treat acute pain post-surgery or to address chronic pain. Here’s how to mitigate risk when these medicines are combined.

The story of lithium and mental health

Lithium is an invaluable and lifesaving treatment for a range of psychiatric disorders, but its origins lie in patent medicine and the pioneering work...

Red tape stops pharmacists from helping patients affected by floods

Pharmacists have been stranded without access to more than 730 PBS medicines struck off the Continued Dispensing initiative measure.

Helping prevent RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common disease that causes cold-like symptoms. Here's how pharmacists can help to protect patients.

QUT student takes out 2021 Pharmacy Student of the Year

Queensland University of Technology student Zoe Robinson has been crowned the 2021 Pharmacy Student of the Year (PSOTY), following a strong competition at PSA21 Virtual yesterday. 

What you need to know before pursuing a pharmacy career

With the benefit of hindsight, three early career pharmacists share what they wish they knew in the early stages of their careers.