‘Don’t be ambiguous’ on complementary medicines

New research from the University of Queensland will help pharmacists to provide evidence-based advice to consumers purchasing supplements and complementary medicines.

Palliative care: How pharmacists can help with medicines where needed

Pharmacists are vital in giving the dying a more dignified death. This National Palliative Care Week, May 23–29, Australian Pharmacist outlines six projects that help pharmacists in this end-of-life role.

Should cannabidiol be down-scheduled to S3?

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has delivered an interim decision to down-schedule low dose cannabidiol.

PSA22 in pictures

Over 3 days, pharmacists gathered for a mix of learning and social events at PSA22. See if you can spot yourself in the crowd.

Famciclovir fundamentals

When pharmacists should and shouldn't prescribe famciclovir as a Schedule 3 antiviral treatment for cold sores.

Changes to PBS antibiotic prescribing

In a move aimed at reducing antibiotic resistance, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended that four of the most widely prescribed antibiotics...