How GP pharmacist medicine reviews prevent hospital readmissions

When under the care of a general practice pharmacist, patients recently discharged from hospital are far less likely to re-present, according to new research.

The trial that could revolutionise medicine safety

Rather than managing adverse events after the fact, the ACTmed trial helps pharmacists tackle medicine-related problems before they arise.

Expect an increase in demand for long-acting injectable buprenorphine

Changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment program could make long-acting injectable buprenorphine the best option for many people.

Pharmacists scramble to protect remote communities from COVID-19

Clusters of infection in regional and remote areas continue to grow, with overworked pharmacists adapting their services to minimise the spread.

Pantoprazole for candida infections

Promising findings give hope in the fight against azole-resistant Candida. The human microbiome comprises the microorganisms that live on and within the human body.

Changes to PBS antibiotic prescribing

In a move aimed at reducing antibiotic resistance, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended that four of the most widely prescribed antibiotics...