R U (really) OK? Tips for checking in

Ahead of R U OK? Day, Australian Pharmacist gets some expert advice on checking in with colleagues about their mental health.

A preventable tragedy that changed drug approval forever

Thalidomide’s period of use may have been short but its ramifications have lasted decades, both for people who suffer deformities from its effects and...

Q&A: Jacqueline Meyer MPS

As newly-appointed PSA Queensland President, Jacqueline Meyer has extensive experience in community pharmacy, especially in regional areas across Australia. Ms Meyer – former Chair...

The use of metformin to treat prostate cancer

In Australia, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in males, with its prevalence increasing with age, but metformin may have a...

Is technology helping make medicine use in Australia safer?

After chairing the Medication Safety and Efficiency Conference, Deborah Hawthorne reflects on whether digital health is making care safer.

2022: a year in review

From a difficult start to a triumphant end, here are the most significant events that impacted pharmacy practice in 2022.