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.

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,...

Top tips for the 2024 influenza season

While reported cases of influenza are significantly higher than what they were this time last year, vaccination rates are slipping.

Medicines used for in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Pharmacists are able to support patients who are undergoing fertility treatment by providing advice on the medicines used in IVF, including the role of each medicine in the treatment cycle, how to use associated injectable devices and the possible adverse effects.

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.

Limited evidence for medicinal cannabis in most mental health conditions

A systematic review and meta-analysis found little evidence that cannabinoids improve outcomes for common conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders.