The effectiveness of probiotics for the treatment of eczema

Eczema affects up to 20% of children. Almost half of these patients develop eczema by the age of six months and most of them...

Industry pharmacist, technology expert

It took a trip to Canada, but Danielle Bancroft MPS went from community pharmacist to Product Manager and User Experience (UX) Designer at Fred...

Community pharmacy’s role in the quality use of medicines

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's (PSA) Pharmacists in 2023 report indicates that empowering community pharmacists will help to prevent medicines misadventure.  This second action point in the...

Low-dose codeine use drops while prescriptions continue

Research from the University of New South Wales National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) has shown a decline in illicit low-dose codeine use...

High-dose antipsychotic therapy: does it have a role?

A high proportion of people prescribed antipsychotic polypharmacy are also taking high-dose antipsychotic therapy.

Politicians visit pharmacies ahead of election

Pharmacists across the country are inviting politicians into their pharmacies to discuss the challenges facing the profession – and to help generate change.