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.

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.

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.

Medicinal cannabis: An update from the regulators

In introducing the new medicinal cannabis regulatory framework last year, the Government’s intent was to provide patient access to Australian-grown and manufactured medicinal cannabis...