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).

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?

A short history of opium

Opium has a bad reputation, despite thousands of years of rave reviews.

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.

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.

ATAGI advice for this year’s flu season

As we head into autumn, pharmacists should start preparing for a flu season like no other.