Vaccination key to preventing a devastating flu season

An expert weighs in on the factors driving influenza cases in 2023 and how pharmacists can encourage vaccination in all patients.

Aged care pharmacist pilot a winner

New research has explored the benefits of pharmacists joining allied health teams in Australian residential care facilities, with promising results. Australian Pharmacist spoke with Nicole...

Pharmacists become central figures in HIV screening

This World AIDS Day (1 December) comes with a raft of new screening offerings for patients with HIV, available in pharmacies nationwide in the coming months.

Facilitating detection of under-diagnosed conditions

It was World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, with this year’s theme around improving diagnosis for patient safety. Australian Pharmacist examines three health conditions where...

Two pharmacists win state Australian of the Year 2025 award

Sobia Hashmi MPS and Irfan Hashmi MPS will attend the Australian of the Year awards as finalists for the national local heroes title.

Acute sprains and strains

Pharmacists can provide support and evidence-based recommendations to protect injuries, reduce pain and promote the healing process.