Urgent need to boost HMRs in patients with chronic pain

A third of patients living with chronic pain have not had their medicine reviewed. An expert explains what pharmacists can do to change this.

Aged care residents to receive first COVID-19 vaccination next week

Residents in more than 240 aged care facilities across the country will receive their first vaccine dose against COVID-19 from Monday (22 February).

Psychotropic use in young people doubles in 8 years

Dispensing of psychotropic medicines to Australian children and adolescents aged 18 and younger doubled from 2013 to 2021, new research found.

Sexual harassment in pharmacy

It took Bria Lacy five years to ‘find her voice’ but when she did, it was heard. I was not expecting the overwhelming response I...

Aboriginal pharmacy student strives for healthcare equality

Wiradjuri man Alexander Burke MPS recently graduated from the University of Sydney (USYD) with first class honours. Now, he’s on a quest to change how pharmacy students are taught about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Supporting medicine management in patients with epilepsy

Managing medications for epilepsy presents unique challenges, demanding a careful balance of tailored care, patient education and ongoing support.