I apologise unreservedly for any offence caused by my recent column in the ‘Dispensing Wisdom’ section in Pharmacy Today. It was not my intention to cause offence. I accept that the column was not appropriate

In Peru, Christchurch pharmacist Des Bailey lives vicariously on the wild side after an encounter with a devotee of the psychoactive brew, Ayahuasca

Des Bailey’s treatment for septicaemia, brought on as a result of a colonoscopy, continues out of hospital as he reflects on his survival 

With ever-changing rules and expectations for pharmacists, the dispensary can be a confusing place

Christchurch columnist Des Bailey has a routine procedure that leads to a funny feeling, funeral planning and some very weird ward mates

Christchurch pharmacist Des Bailey attends a conference of the Access Independent Pharmacy Group and finds inspiration for growth

Chatham Islands’ 600 inhabitants are skilled at making the most of what they’ve got, Christchurch pharmacist Des Bailey finds