Federal Budget 2022–23: what’s in it for pharmacists?

Funding for pharmacy services was highlighted by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in his 2022–23 Budget Speech last night. But what will the budget deliver for the profession?

From Egypt to the Australian outback

For more than a century there was no pharmacy in Wilcannia, NSW – until George Morkos MPS blew into town 8 years ago. What attracted...

Shocking health hazards of vaping for young people

The TGA vows to take action on illegal use and sale of nicotine vaping products as significant health harms for young people were announced.

Tasmania top spot in pharmacy student showdown

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

New doors opening

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

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.