PBS-backed esketamine rolls out for depression with S8 controls

Esketamine will soon be funded for treatment-resistant depression, requiring pharmacists to adhere to strict supply and handling conditions.

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...

Preparing for the 2026 intranasal flu vaccine roll out

Half of Australia has funded the roll out of the intranasal influenza vaccine, Flumist in 2026. Here's what pharmacists need to know.

Common antibiotics linked to life-changing psychiatric effects

The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert over a commonly used of broad-spectrum class of antibiotics.

Pharmacists report fluctuating vaccine demand

Pharmacists on the frontline discuss a dip in AstraZeneca demand and the outcome of an erroneous announcement about the Pfizer vaccine.

8CPA: what we know so far

Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler announced Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement negotiations will begin early.