Some pharmacists can now protect travellers against rabies
With rabies cases increasing worldwide, patients in this jurisdiction can now receive prophylactic protection before they head off overseas.
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...
How paediatric doses are calculated
Calculating doses is one of the many challenges faced when using medicines in children. To complicate matters, some medicines need to be given 'off-label' when...
Back in stock, but not back to normal
With glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) back and some basal insulins disappearing, pharmacists face a new wave of complexity in diabetes management.
Diabetes management...
New advice for asthma patients about COVID-19 vaccines
The Australian Asthma Handbook has been updated to help healthcare professionals provide advice to patients around the COVID-19 vaccine.
What does weight have to do with emergency contraception?
Body weight may reduce the effectiveness of oral emergency contraception. Pharmacists can help navigate this nuance in consultations.
