Facing the future of pharmacy
Pharmacists in Australia are now predominantly young and female, with 5–10 years’ experience and moving into leadership roles at a rate not previously seen in the profession.
Fair Work publishes gender undervaluation decision on pharmacist award
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel for pay equity in the care and community sector has today issued its initial decision on the Gender-based undervaluation...
A year of growth for most
As 2019 draws to a close, seven pharmacists from around the country reflect on the year that was, and look to what 2020 has...
Major update to asthma management guidelines
The National Asthma Council Australia announced a significant update to the Australian Asthma Handbook earlier this month. Known as Handbook version 2.0, it will...
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.
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.













