Australian Pharmacist

Promised for many years, the full realisation of pharmacists practising to top of scope is happening right now.

Four Australian jurisdictions enacted a free influenza vaccine program for patients 6 months and over this month, to stave off rising rates of the virus.

How to provide current, evidence-based information, advice and recommendations on the safety of medicines during pregnancy.

Adolescent vaccination rates remain below optimal levels, often due to the COVID-related interruption to the school vaccination programs, increased vaccine hesitancy and accessibility challenges. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to educate and advocate for immunisation in adolescents.

Pharmacogenomic testing is a tool that can be used to personalise medicine management. It has been shown to reduce adverse events, healthcare utilisation and healthcare costs.

Haylee Shaw was crowned 2022 Vitaris Pharmacy student of the Year after winning the thrilling clinical competition at PSA22.