‘Access is not simply about opening the door to another provider,’ she said. ‘True access is about removing every barrier between a patient and that provider.’ 
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...
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.
TGA approves Pfizer booster for teens
Pfizer’s Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use as a booster in those aged 16–17 years.
Can I eat where I compound?
Compounding environments must be designed to minimise contamination risk — including keeping meal breaks well away from the bench.
Chronic pain – the role of pharmacists
Pharmacists play a vital role supporting patients with chronic pain.
Around 1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain; this rises to 1 in 3...
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...
