The clinical pharmacist

Michelle Sweeney MPS loves hospital pharmacy, especially taking hospital care into the homes of youth with mental health issues.

Opioid therapy challenges in rural Australia

For more than a decade, healthcare workers in rural and remote areas have been aware of the rising incidence of non-prescribed opioid medicines use....

Breast cancer awareness more important than ever

This Breast Cancer Awareness month, pharmacists should urge women to remain vigilant about screening after months of lockdown for many.

Raising the standards

Pharmacy practice is rapidly evolving. Here’s how the drastically reimagined Professional Practice Standards can help the profession adapt.

Don’t forget about tuberculosis

TB is an infectious disease that has massive mortality globally; however, due to public health initiatives is mostly eradicated in Australia. Despite this, cases can still occur, and pharmacists should be aware of TB and its recommended treatment to ensure appropriate management.

R U (really) OK? Tips for checking in

Ahead of R U OK? Day, Australian Pharmacist gets some expert advice on checking in with colleagues about their mental health.