Quick Q&A with Katherine Higgins MPS

Jennifer Cooke, the Editor of Australian Pharmacist, talks with Katherine Higgins, a pharmacist in South Perth, Western Australia.

The role of the pharmacist in motor neurone disease

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a group of progressive, degenerative disorders of the motor neurones. Multidisciplinary care of patients is required as the disease progresses.

International aid and healthcare service provision

How can pharmacists get involved in international aid and healthcare service provision overseas? Working as a pharmacist in overseas development can be stressful –...

The startling extent of Australia’s medication overuse

A new report has found that Australians continue to overuse certain medicines. Pharmacist intervention is necessary to keep this issue in check, said the...

Podcast: allergic rhinitis and children

Despite being the most prevalent allergic disorder in Australia and New Zealand, allergic rhinitis is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Pharmacists recognised as Queen’s Birthday honourees

The Queen’s Birthday honourees included seven pharmacists, acknowledging their diverse contributions to the profession, and speaks to pharmacy’s impact in healthcare. The pharmacists recognised represented...