Categorisation of heart failure
A focus on SGLT2is
Knowledge to practice 
Professor Anthony Lawler, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, 
This CPD activity is supported by an unrestricted education grant by Reckitt.[/caption]
Case scenario
All pharmacists should consider off-site vaccinations in aged care
Vaccination rates in older Australians are alarmingly low. Off-site services provided by pharmacists are key to closing the gap in aged care.
Fair Work publishes gender undervaluation decision on pharmacist award
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel for pay equity in the care and community sector has today issued its initial decision on the Gender-based undervaluation...
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Heart failure remains a significant health burden, but modern medicines, particularly SGLT2is, can offer significant benefits. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in optimising therapy, ensuring adherence, and providing education to patients.
Flu cases surge to record highs as vaccination rates stall
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All pharmacists should consider off-site vaccinations in aged care
Vaccination rates in older Australians are alarmingly low. Off-site services provided by pharmacists are key to closing the gap in aged care.
Fair Work publishes gender undervaluation decision on pharmacist award
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel for pay equity in the care and community sector has today issued its initial decision on the Gender-based undervaluation...
SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure
Heart failure remains a significant health burden, but modern medicines, particularly SGLT2is, can offer significant benefits. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in optimising therapy, ensuring adherence, and providing education to patients.
Flu cases surge to record highs as vaccination rates stall
While community pharmacists have smashed previous early-season influenza vaccination records, national coverage still lags dangerously.
Managing pain and fever associated with childhood vaccination
Routine childhood vaccinations can sometimes be associated with mild adverse effects. Understanding how non-pharmacological strategies and medicines are used to treat pain or fever episodes in this patient cohort is essential.
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