Opinion: Withdraw all homeopathic products – now!

With no evidence of efficacy why are pharmacists still selling homeopathy products? The position of the PSA on Homeopathy is to be commended. In the...

From tea leaves to the world

Despite its flaws, theophylline remains available in Australia.

Bridging healthcare gaps for people with intellectual disability

Approximately 1.8% of Australians have an Intellectual Disorder (ID), with severe or profound impairment. Australian Pharmacist looks at how pharmacists can upskill to provide appropriate care to this patient group. 

World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019

Almost 10% of residents in aged care facilities were prescribed an antimicrobial, mostly commonly cefalexin and clotrimazole, but the majority had no documented signs...

Report highlights need for improved medicine management

A new report investigating polypharmacy among older Australians emphasises the need for greater pharmacist involvement in medicine management. The report, led by the University of Western...

Medicine safety – the importance of health literacy

Communication is key to ensuring patient health literacy.