Australian Pharmacist

Dry mouth is a common condition that can harm dentition, contribute to mucosal discomfort and affect an individual’s quality of life.

Margaret Sneddon Bickle AO FPS has been a role model for women in pharmacy since she joined PSA 70 years ago. Now 90, she remains a registered, non-practising pharmacist, because ‘it’s still important’.

For years RTPM has been ‘just around the corner’ in most jurisdictions. Now imminent across Australia, protecting those most at risk will require everyone to use it effectively.

Pharmacists continue to be vaccinators of choice for COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. But more must be done to reach vulnerable groups.

World Pharmacists Day (WPD) provides an opportunity for pharmacists to unite and celebrate the achievements of the profession.

Ahead of International Women's Day, this pharmacist explains how she challenges perceptions of beauty and the healthcare workforce.