The efficacy of ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis

This summary will present the most up to date findings from a recent Cochrane review.1 Background It is estimated that a total of 2.8 million people...

FODMAPs and the healthy gut

The acronym ‘FODMAPs’ is used to describe types of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of some individuals. Learning objectives...

Pharmacists can help to lessen the impact of period pain

While most women experience primary dysmenorrheoa (period pain), a recent longitudinal study has revealed the extent of its impact on the academic, social and...

Choosing wisely: Complementary medicines

As the saying goes, ‘You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.’ Complementary medicines may also be called ‘traditional’...

The White way

Joint PSA Lifetime Achievement Award winners Terry and Rhonda White AO discuss the origins of one of pharmacy’s most recognisable brands.

Software as a (community) service

A head for business and a desire to improve medicine safety inspired PSA Life Member Rob Richards to develop a digital opioid substitution therapy system that helps pharmacists and patients.