Australian children at risk of deadly infections
Outbreaks of whooping cough, meningococcal B and increased incidence of drug-resistant infections are placing Australian children at risk.
Call to remove homeopathy products from pharmacies
PSA recently urged all community pharmacy banner and buyer groups to take a stand against the sale of homeopathy products by refusing to stock,...
Pregabalin misuse skyrockets
Pregabalin-related ambulance attendances have increased 10-fold since 2012, a Victorian study has shown.
Published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the retrospective study on the...
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.
Using interpreters to communicate critical pharmacy advice
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has released further information to support pharmacists in their use of the Free Interpreting Service available to community...
Raft of NSW COVID restrictions; updated ATAGI advice
New South Wales has recorded 16 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, with Premier Gladys Berejiklian announcing new restrictions today to stop the spread.
