6 vaccine trends to watch this World Immunisation Week
World Immunisation Week 2026 (24–30 April) highlights both the progress and ongoing challenges in vaccine coverage – along with the power of immunisation to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Psychotropic use in young people doubles in 8 years
Dispensing of psychotropic medicines to Australian children and adolescents aged 18 and younger doubled from 2013 to 2021, new research found.
Better remuneration means knowing your worth
For community pharmacist Ilwoo Park MPS, better remuneration begins with a better understanding of what pharmacists are worth.
Securing a job in an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service
The new Deadly pharmacists foundation training course prepares pharmacists to work in Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations.
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.
Victoria’s SafeScript means changes for pharmacists
Community pharmacists in Victoria have less than three months to ensure they have an active connection with a Prescription Exchange Service (PES), so they...













