Minimising urine dipstick use improves UTI management

Over-reliance on urine dipstick testing to guide urinary tract infection management contributes to antibiotic overuse and misuse.

Chlorpromazine: from antihistamine to antipsychotic

While chlorpromazine’s use on people with schizophrenia has been overtaken by atypical antipsychotics, it is still used widely.

Vigilance required amid double supply of asthma medicines

While patients will be able to access cheaper medicines, asthma control, medicine stability and dose optimisation could be impacted.

Tips for pharmacists providing COVID-19 vaccinations

Australian Pharmacist asked two experienced vaccinators for their tips and tricks to ensure things run smoothly.

Why pharmacist accreditation is important

With demand for pharmacists in aged care set to rise, and the removal of the re-accreditation fee, there has never been a better time to broaden your scope of practice through accreditation.

Sulphanilamide: a tragic solution

One of the first anti-bacterial agents to be used in fields of battle, sulphanilamide was also a factor in the deaths of more than...