Transforming transitions of care

The work of these award-winning South Australian pharmacists is having a real-world impact on patients.

Can pharmacists help prevent doping in sport?

The recent release of the updated 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods from the World-Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) raises the question about the relationship...

Pharmacists warned to be on alert for coronavirus infections

Pharmacists are encouraged to get a travel history for patients presenting with flu-like symptoms, with five cases so far in Australia1 of the novel...

Quitting smoking is more important than ever. Here’s how pharmacists can...

A new study found people who smoke are 1.4 times more likely to have severe symptoms of COVID-19 and about 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non-smokers.

Thunderstorm asthma alert

Public health alerts for possible thunderstorm asthma events were issued last week in the New South Wales Riverina region and the Australian Capital Territory, with elevated pollen levels and the possibility of severe thunderstorms causing concern.

A day in the life of Alice Nugent

Alice Nugent MPS is an accredited pharmacist working in several AHSs around Dubbo in regional NSW. After completing her pharmacy studies, Ms Nugent travelled around...