New doors opening

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

Men warned of sodium valproate risk ahead of fatherhood

The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued a caution over the use of sodium valproate in men who are planning a family.

Free influenza vaccine update

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.

Pharmacists and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT) is the most commonly inherited neuromuscular disorder, affecting almost 10,000 Australians.

Pharmacogenomics: what pharmacists should know

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.

The professional services specialist

For Bradley Butt MPS at his Cooleman Court Pharmacy in Canberra, dispensing robots and automation are just tools that help him focus on delivering award-winning pharmacy services to patients.