What went right (and wrong) with Australia’s COVID-19 response?

COVID-19 enquiry criticises delays involving pharmacists in rollout, calling for urgent harmonisation of vaccine scope.

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.

How to talk about smoking cessation in priority populations

Health advocate supporting smoking cessation in priority populations at the beach
Pharmacists can provide important information and support, recommend suitable over-the-counter products to help patients quit smoking.

Securing a job in an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service

The new Deadly pharmacists foundation training course prepares pharmacists to work in Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations.

Australians line up at pharmacies for winter dose

On 11 July, 7.4 million Australians became eligible for a COVID-19 winter dose after the eligibility criteria widened.

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).