New Zealand model of OTC sildenafil earns praise
A small study has investigated community pharmacist attitudes to the over-the-counter (OTC) supply of sildenafil in New Zealand, finding it has enhanced their primary...
Long COVID: managing the after-effects
Some people who are infected with COVID-19 do not recover quickly. They live with the aftermath – long COVID – a multi-system condition that we must start learning how to manage, including pharmacists.
Pharmacists honoured at annual awards
Pharmacists in Queensland and Tasmania have been recognised for their contributions to the health of the community, with awards presented at two events at...
Early elixirs – calomel
‘The doctor comes with free good will, but ne’er forgets his calomel’
The highly toxic ‘cure-all’ calomel is all but forgotten today, but it was...
Verapamil for type 1 diabetes
Recent research has shed light on a potential new avenue to reduce insulin requirements for people with type 1 diabetes.
An estimated 1.2 million Australians...
How these pharmacists support their patients’ mental health
On this year’s World Mental Health Day (10 October), the community was encouraged to ‘look after your mental health, Australia!’
