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People Jennifer Cooke - December 12, 2022

A needle phobic who wanted a career in health, Bruce Hamish Bowden MPS found his niche at The Albion Centre in Sydney, a multidisciplinary...

HIV management in Australia – Part 2 + extended learning activity

CPD Alison Duncan, Kate Mackie and Stav Mantas - February 7, 2022

As health professionals who see PLHIV at each dispensing of their regular medication, pharmacists are able to contribute to their optimal management through the provision of both medicine and lifestyle advice as well as vaccination services.

HIV management in Australia – Part 1

CPD Alison Duncan and Kate Mackie - January 12, 2022

Pharmacists must provide respectful care to all people living with HIV, ensure health-related information is kept confidential, and adapt care to culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Pharmacists become central figures in HIV screening

Industry Chloe Hava - December 1, 2021

This World AIDS Day (1 December) comes with a raft of new screening offerings for patients with HIV, available in pharmacies nationwide in the coming months.

Can pharmacists help eliminate HIV by 2020?

Industry Mikaela Dery - May 21, 2019

New research published in the Lancet has confirmed the efficacy of antiretrovirals in preventing the transmission of HIV. But rates of infection are increasing...

SHINGRIX now available to millions of vulnerable patients

Industry Chloe Hava - March 19, 2024

From 1 November 2023, millions of Australians at risk of severe complications from shingles can receive a Shingrix vaccine under the NIP.

Australia is in the grips of a cryptosporidiosis outbreak

Industry Chloe Hava - March 11, 2024

Data from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System reveals cases of cryptosporidiosis have skyrocketed in 2024.

All about the 2024 ATAGI vaccine recommendations

Industry Chloe Hava - March 4, 2024

Last week, ATAGI announced vaccine recommendations for three respiratory conditions – influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.

How pharmacists can overcome NIPVIP confusion

Industry Chloe Hava - January 31, 2024

While the NIPVIP Program has been underway for almost a month, eligibility is still a murky area for many patients and pharmacists alike.

Belladonna: beautiful but deadly

Clinical Dr Leigh Dayton - December 11, 2023

Before it helped make a fashion statement, belladonna was used as an anaesthetic, pain reliever and remedy for assorted ailments.

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7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?