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).
Are you prepared for the new ODT program?
The new Opioid Dependence Treatment Program kicks off on 1 July. Here's the steps you need to take before, during and after the transition.
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?
Stepping down safely: deprescribing gabapentinoids in practice
Pregabalin is used beyond its approved indications. Safety concerns means the focus is shifting to individualised deprescribing strategies.
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.
