Maintaining medicine integrity in high temperatures

As temperatures soar, ensuring proper storage of medicines is more critical than ever. Here’s how heat impacts medicine safety and how pharmacists and patients can safeguard their efficacy.

Pharmacists vaccinate Australia’s youth

Spikevax arrived in pharmacies across Australia this week, with some already administering the new vaccine to patients. 

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.

Minor Ailments Schemes: Pharmacy’s next major focus?

The implementation of a Minor Ailments Scheme (MAS) has major support in Australian pharmacy. Here’s why it’s needed – and how it’s going to...

The (sometimes) overnight pharmacist

Sleep is a hot topic for pharmacist Anousheh Page MPS, Director of Pharmacy at Brisbane’s only 24-hour pharmacy.

Antimicrobial prescribing in aged care continues to rise

While Australians are taking fewer antibiotics overall, there are concerns that antimicrobial prescribing is steadily increasing in aged care.