Community pharmacists and COVID-19

As businesses including pubs, gyms and beauty salons close tonight to promote social distancing, community pharmacies remain open as one of the most essential services.

All the action from PSA22 – Day 3

At the final day of PSA22, attendees boosted their knowledge of poisons control and supporting transgender patients.

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...

Tips for tackling vaccine hesitancy

Before engaging in discussions with patients who are sceptical about vaccines, it’s key to understand and recognise where they are coming from.

Overdose deaths hit decade-high in Victoria

A recent report conducted by the Coroners Court of Victoria found that overdose deaths in 2024 were the highest they have been in a...

Breaking the vicious cycle of chronic pain

This National Pain Week (25 July– 1 August) Australian Pharmacist explores how to help patients cope with chronic pain.