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...

Immediate-release melatonin for jet lag

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has down- scheduled – to Schedule 3 Pharmacist Only – immediate-release melatonin preparations for the treatment of jet lag in adults aged 18 years or older.

8 things pharmacists need to know before NIPVIP starts

Preparing for the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy program, commencing on 1 January 2024.

The Budget changes that impact pharmacists

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2023-24 Federal Budget, confirming that 60-day dispensing is coming.

Here’s how community pharmacies are adapting to COVID-19

As many Australians settle into a new normal of working from home, virtual meetings and social distancing, community pharmacies are finding ways to operate and even innovate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.