Dexamethasone and COVID-19

A cheap and widely used corticosteroid may be employed by Australian doctors in the treatment of seriously ill COVID-19 patients.

Why are so many teens prescribed high-dose antidepressants?

Youth mental health needs are rising, but so too are questionable prescribing patterns of antidepressants.

Keeping your pharmacy safe

Australian Pharmacist investigates the prevalence of violence towards pharmacists and the measures to take to ensure staff safety.

STIs: stopping the spread

Rates of new HIV diagnoses have also declined almost 50%, however challenges remain including the ongoing rise of chlamydia in Australia.

The growing importance of point-of-care testing

Point-of-care testing is expanding as community pharmacies deepen their engagement with consumers. With more than 5,700 locations dotted across Australia, ranging from the busiest metropolitan...

The locum pharmacist from Iran

Sepehr Shafizadeh MPS lost his father to COVID-19 3 months ago, shortly before sitting a BCPS exam. He is now a locum in Mackay, Queensland.