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).

Pharmacists to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced last week that pharmacists will be involved in the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy, starting from Phase 2a.

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?

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.

When to use Cautionary Advisory Labels

Cautionary Advisory Labels (CALs) are applied in addition to the dispensed label at the point of dispensing. The colour and design are intended to...