Full identification needed for ASL registration
Pharmacists are required to access a patient’s photo identification in many situations when dealing with the Active Script List (ASL).
Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine approved
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for use as a booster dose for adults.
A short history of opium
Opium has a bad reputation, despite thousands of years of rave reviews.
A new SSSI for mere substitution of amoxicillin doses
An SSSI is required to allow pharmacists to use high-school maths to substitute amoxicillin. Surely there's a better way?
Pancreatic cancer: a deadly disease in the elderly
A 74-year-old man who had been self-medicating with antacids for recurrent indigestion consulted his GP when symptoms persisted for three months. After assessment, his...
ATAGI advice for this year’s flu season
As we head into autumn, pharmacists should start preparing for a flu season like no other.
