Men warned of sodium valproate risk ahead of fatherhood
The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued a caution over the use of sodium valproate in men who are planning a family.
Stigma hinders adolescent contraceptive care
Adolescents prefer seeking contraceptive care from pharmacists, says new research. But there are barriers to access that must be addressed.
A sporting approach to pharmacy
For former athletics star Emily Shears MPS, combining sport and pharmacy set her on track to help other female athletes reach peak performance.
Medicine shortages placing pregnant women at risk
Pregnant women are having difficulty accessing medicines due to a reliance on off-patent drugs and lack of trial data into medicine safety.
Pharmacists poised for sweeping scope of practice reforms
The government is actively working to harmonise drugs and poisons legislation and open PBS access for pharmacists.
Blood pressure benefits seen with methotrexate treatment
New research links methotrexate to a fall in blood pressure. This expert thinks it could lower cardiovascular risk in the general population.













