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.

Pentobarbital: Dangerous, deadly and controversial

Pentobarbital has a bad reputation. Better known by its famous brand name, Nembutal, the barbiturate was linked to the death of film star Marilyn Monroe.

New ATAGI advice to prevent RSV vaccination errors

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made an unusual move by issuing a statement on RSV vaccination errors.

ATAGI advice for this year’s flu season

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

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.

COVID-19 vaccine effort well underway

One week into the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, Australian Pharmacist looks at the progress so far, and what is yet to come.