Pharmacists vaccinate Australia’s youth
Spikevax arrived in pharmacies across Australia this week, with some already administering the new vaccine to patients.
Pharmacy students do their part for vaccine rollout
Much has been written about the pressure of the pandemic on pharmacists, but how has COVID-19 affected the profession’s future leaders? Pharmacy student Lina Okati from the University of Sydney spoke with four of her peers.
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.
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.
Curbing the spread as mpox cases skyrocket
Mpox cases are surging both in Australia and around the world. An expert reveals how pharmacists can address the rising spread.
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.



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High-quality medicines reconciliation should ideally occur in the emergency department or soon after admission to the ward.
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