Why this Aboriginal health service values its GP pharmacist

Kylie van Rooijen MPS found a role in a South Australian Aboriginal health service by chance. After seeing the difference having a pharmacist on board can make, they are determined to keep her on.

Missing conversations

Patients are being harmed because we are not talking about the adverse effects of mental health medicines.

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.

How pharmacy fared in this year’s Budget

The new federal government last night delivered its 2022–23 ‘bread and butter’ Budget amid a growing cost-of-living crisis.

Your most pressing questions answered

This month Amanda Fairjones, Professional Support Advisor, and Peter Guthrey, Senior Pharmacist answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccine requirements and the new nicotine vaping guidelines.

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.