Practice advice: becoming a general practice pharmacist

I’m interested in becoming a general practice pharmacist. What steps do I need to take to get there? From January 2020, incentives will be provided...

Loneliness

Despite being the most technologically connected society in history, we appear to be the loneliest. Robust scientific evidence has declared loneliness a significant danger to the health of the individual and the public health system.

PBS listing brings new option for arthritis treatment

The first PBS-listed treatment for active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis will be available immediately to some patients, after the Federal Government negotiated a compassionate access...

Antimicrobial use decreasing, but resistance still a threat

Antimicrobial use has declined dramatically in Australia during the pandemic, but the figures show there is no room for complacency.

New Zealand model of OTC sildenafil earns praise

A small study has investigated community pharmacist attitudes to the over-the-counter (OTC) supply of sildenafil in New Zealand, finding it has enhanced their primary...

Rural and remote COVID-19 patients unable to access essential antivirals

What happens to vulnerable patients when there are no prescribers? This pharmacist found out the hard way during a recent wave of COVID-19.