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.

What pharmacists learnt in 2021

The last year has been one of the most challenging to date. But as these stories highlight, pharmacists have continued to improve the lives of Australians throughout the pandemic.

PSA to develop education standards for CPD activities

With the Australian Pharmacy Council retiring its accreditation standards for CPD activities, PSA is set to step up.

The TGA’s position on oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant

The TGA is aware that the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee met in September 2023 to discuss the available...

Help is at hand to understand electronic prescribing

From dispensing using a digital image to the fast-tracking of electronic prescriptions, Australian pharmacists have been at the forefront of digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victorians face another week of restrictions

Victoria will join South Australia and Western Australia in requiring all people entering a pharmacy to check in using a QR code from Friday.