NSW pharmacists recognised for outstanding contributions
The PSA has recognised New South Wales’ top pharmacists as part of the 2024 PSA Excellence Awards on the NSW Central Coast.
Pharmacist vaccination services to protect more people in Queensland and NSW
Trained pharmacists in Queensland will be able to administer travel vaccinations to people 16 years and older this month, in an Australian first that...
Medication management in older Australians
A national pharmacy-led working group dedicated to improving the quality use of medicines for older Australians has issued 10 recommendations for better integrating healthcare...
Top pharmacy stories and CPD of 2021
From COVID-19 vaccine updates to a pharmacist chef representing the profession on national TV, here are our most popular stories of the year.
What are the challenges of running a pharmacy in paradise?
North Stradbroke Island is a picturesque escape just 30 kilometres from Brisbane, famous for its headlands, surf and white sandy beaches. But working in paradise comes with its own set of challenges.
Strychnine: From murder mysteries to rat bait
Agatha Christie loved strychnine. It starred in her debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Thanks to her World War I experience as a hospital dispensary volunteer, and her training as an apothecary’s assistant, the novel received a rave review in The Pharmaceutical Journal.
