Millions of Australians at risk of heart disease

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggests that 13 million people have at least three risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).1 A...

Lifelong leader

For more than 40 years Peter Halstead FPS has dedicated himself to advancing pharmacy practice – as an advisor, mentor and friend.

How can pharmacists fight waste?

The healthcare sector was recently called out for the devastating levels of waste generated from single-use plastics and medicines. Both hospital and community pharmacists...

Australia Day honours for pharmacists

Three pharmacists were among those recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours list for exceptional contributions to their communities. This includes Emeritus Professor Bruce Sunderland,...

How psilocybin can help terminally ill patients

Psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in ‘magic mushrooms’, is being trialled in the treatment of terminally ill patients to reduce symptoms of depression and...

Update on breast cancer risk with HRT

Hormone replacement therapy may pose a risk to the development of breast cancer, according to new research. The incidence of breast cancer is higher in...