New ways of providing services

Two proactive pharmacists are providing pain management and virtual dental services to a wider reach than previously possible via videoconferencing.  Pharmacist Nicolette Ellis MPS is...

Pharmacist innovation in South Australia

Integrating pharmacists in primary care teams improves treatment outcomes and reduces the risk of medication errors, as two innovative programs in three regional centres in South Australia (SA) demonstrate.

A prescription for a safer festive season

With the festive season in full swing, pharmacists are at the forefront of helping patients navigate holiday health challenges.

Meningococcal vaccines

Meningococcal disease is an acute bacterial infection that can affect the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), or the blood (septicaemia); whilst some patients can...

Q&A: Use of antibiotics in COPD

Early initiation of an antibiotic for a COPD flare-up can prevent further damage to the airways, prevent hospitalisation, reduce the risk of further exacerbations, and allow people to regain symptom control.

Expert advice for navigating R U OK? conversations

R U OK? Day (14 September) provides the perfect opportunity for pharmacists to check how patients are coping.