What changes can pharmacists expect from the revised NMP?

The Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler released an updated National Medicines Policy just in time for Christmas.

How to foster continuity of care

With community pharmacies feeling the squeeze, there has never been a more important time to provide continuity of care by building patient loyalty. Self-serve checkouts,...

Vaccine access widens significantly in SA

South Australia now offers the widest variety of pharmacist-administered vaccines in the country, following significant changes to the Vaccine Administration Code last week.

FIP delegates on Australian pharmacy practice

Pharmacists from around the world have come together in Brisbane for the 81st International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress.

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.

Early elixir: brompheniramine, a first-generation antihistamine

For over 70 years brompheniramine has been used to stifle sneezes … but not for everyone.