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?
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.
Medicines, excipients and food allergies
For people with food allergies, medicines meant to benefit health can in fact present a risk due to food products used as inactive (excipient) ingredients.
Testosterone replacement therapy
Suboptimal levels of testosterone can impact quality of life. When should a patient be recommended testosterone replacement therapy?
Advances in telehealth
Telehealth for pharmacists has been around for some time, but will its expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic era make it normal practice?
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.
