In Depth
Explainer: what is conjunctivitis and how did I get it?
Explainer: what is conjunctivitis and how did I get it? Jason Yosar, The University of Queensland Conjunctivitis is an eye disease that has been described since antiquity. Ancient Roman oculists, …
Dealing with dry eyes
The questions you should ask to help diagnose and treat this common condition Dry eyes may sound like a minor issue but for some it can be agonising and persistent, …
Weekly Dose: metformin, the diabetes drug developed from French lilac
Weekly Dose: metformin, the diabetes drug developed from French lilac Merlin Thomas, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute Metformin is the most widely used drug to treat type 2 diabetes …
Why retailers must not gain control of pharmacy
Think deregulation will improve wages and conditions for pharmacists? Think again, writes Natalie Gauld The worst thing we can do is put pharmacy into the control of retailers, according to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Evaluation of the first pharmacist-administered vaccinations in Western Australia This initial evaluation of WA pharmacist vaccination services showed that …
The pharmacy of the future
Building the pharmacy of the future? Rob Sztar describes the technology you need to know about We are fortunate to be living through the 3rd Industrial Revolution, otherwise known as …
Artefacts: Homeopathic History
Surviving the opposition of the establishment, by Ralph Tapping Eighteenth century German physician Samuel Hahnemann ( 1755-1843 ) first coined the word “homeopathy” ( “homeos” in Greek means “similar” and …
Out of balance: Part 2
Pharmacy is becoming a highly female-dominated profession… but is its demographic mix reflected in its leadership? Part 2 of our feature looking at women and professional leadership. See Part 1 …
Out of balance
Pharmacy is becoming a highly female-dominated profession… but is its demographic mix reflected in its leadership? According to Pharmacy Board data, more than 60% of Australian pharmacists in 2016 are …
Transforming pharmacy
How a Guild initiative aims to broaden pharmacy’s professional service offering. Pam Price explains The launch of a range of programs and tools to help great community pharmacies become …
Clinical tips: osteoporosis
An update on osteoporosis from Associate Professor Louis Roller Osteoporosis is defined as a disease characterised by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone …
Weekly Dose: amyl started as a poison antidote, now a common party drug
Weekly Dose: amyl started as a poison antidote, now a common party drug Julaine Allan, Charles Sturt University Amyl nitrite is the most well known of a group of chemicals …