Cheaper and more effective acute stroke treatment

Tenecteplase may replace alteplase as the thrombolytic of choice when treating ischemic stroke, according to an Australian study published in The New England Journal...

Major update to asthma management guidelines

The National Asthma Council Australia announced a significant update to the Australian Asthma Handbook earlier this month. Known as Handbook version 2.0, it will...

From prejudice to pride: creating a rainbow-friendly pharmacy

As the Mardi Gras lights up Sydney this weekend, here’s how pharmacists can build trust and get the Rainbow Tick of approval.

Kiama becomes Australia’s first branded Health Destination 

Kiama – on the NSW South Coast – has welcomed Australia’s first fully-branded Health Destination Pharmacy. Servicing a population of around 22,000 people, the Kiama...

Bigger role for pharmacists in mental health treatment

Supporting pharmacists to deliver mental health care in Australia will lead to earlier intervention, improved treatment outcomes and a reduction in medication harms.

Chronic kidney disease and quality use of medicines

With community pharmacists at the forefront of primary care, they can have a major role in a chronic kidney disease patient’s care.