medication

The cost of living with chronic condition

Living with a chronic musculoskeletal condition costs us physically, mentally and emotionally. But what many people don’t understand are the…

3 months ago

Pharmacogenomics… huh???

Your genetics and personalised medicine You may have heard something about personalised medicine and the tongue twister – pharmacogenomics. But…

9 months ago

Therein lies the rub… topical pain relievers

Creams, sprays, liniments, ointments, patches, rubs & gels If you open most medicine cabinets or bathroom cupboards, you’ll more than likely…

2 years ago

Seven things you should know about self-care

Self-care is a trendy concept at the moment with many different definitions and uses. You often see social media posts…

2 years ago

Self-care tips

Looking for ways to put more ‘care’ into your self-care game? We’ve got 21 tips to help you! 1. There’s…

2 years ago

Opioids and musculoskeletal pain

We have a long and complex relationship with opioids. Humans have been actively growing poppies and enjoying their medicinal benefits…

2 years ago

It’s tongue twister time!

Active ingredient prescribing is here!! As of the first of February this year, you’ll need to be prepared to know…

3 years ago

Do your research

...when it comes to complementary, alternative and ‘natural’ treatments Many Australians use complementary or alternative treatments to manage their health…

3 years ago

More changes to opioid access

The opium poppy is such a pretty, delicate looking flower. And humans have been actively growing them and enjoying their…

4 years ago

Treating COVID-19

Note: This blog was written in 2020, and so much has changed since then, including the availability of medications and…

4 years ago