Government prepares with COVID-19 pandemic plan

A new emergency response plan outlines Australia’s approach to containing COVID-19, as clusters of the novel coronavirus continue to emerge around the world.

The acid test: OTC reflux and GORD management

Community pharmacists are often the first provider consulted when a patient presents with symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation or reflux. 

Medicines nightmare in aged care

While aged care quality and safety has been put under the microscope at the royal commission, the nightmare continues for residents at risk from their prescribed medicines every single day.

ECPs win big at APSA awards

Two early career pharmacists were presented with 2022 Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association awards at the PSA22 closing luncheon.

The program transforming regional and rural healthcare

A new program in a NSW Primary Health Network is providing pharmacist consultations to patients in rural and regional communities.

Men’s health: the other gender gap

Pharmacists can help improve health outcomes for men, especially if they use communication skills to draw out those who don’t often visit doctors.