Pharmacists on frontline share vaccination and lockdown experiences

Tasmanian pharmacists new to the rollout discuss encouraging vaccination despite low case numbers, while a newly locked-down pharmacist in Canberra shares how she quickly adapted to restrictions.

Blood pressure devices need proper testing immediately  

Why is it that so few blood pressure devices sold online in this country are properly tested for accuracy?

Breastfeeding and the role of the pharmacist

The health benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and baby are significant, which is why breast milk is considered the best form of...

Sun safety: don’t feel the burn

Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with at least 2 in 3 Australians diagnosed by the age of 70.

Bedtime without benzodiazepines and ‘ZZZ-drugs’

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Pharmacists can play a variety of roles in the quality use of medicines for insomnia, such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists.

Push for pharmacist prescribing trial in NSW

The Pharmacy Board of Australia announced new work on pharmacist prescribing as NSW moves to initiate a UTI pharmacy prescribing pilot.