COVID-19: Medicine supply changes and increased social distancing

Elective surgeries will be cancelled, Australians are banned from travelling overseas and more non-essential businesses will close their doors as cases of COVID-19 in Australia surge past 2,000.

Paracetamol’s efficacy called into question

The most common painkiller is not as effective as originally thought, according to the largest review of paracetamol to date.

Dry eye

Pharmacists play a referring role in supporting patients with dry eye. Dry eye is a common problem, increasing in older age. Most cases are mild,...

As medicinal cannabis prescriptions climb, does the evidence hold up?

Medicinal cannabis prescribing in Australia has risen sharply in recent years, with the TGA recording thousands of approvals each month.

Report confirms pharmacists’ low remuneration

Fewer than half of all community pharmacists received a pay rise last year, new research has revealed. The Community Pharmacists Employment and Remuneration Report 2018,...

To foil bag or not to foil bag, that is the...

Ever wondered about the point of foil bags and if they keep medicines cold? PSA clinical expert Claire Antrobus provides a helpful rundown.