Government response to aged care is pharmacist-light

Aged care reform was a major focus of the 2021-22 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg last night.

The clinical pharmacist

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

Victorian pharmacist wins award for work with young and old

Consultant pharmacist Robyn Saunders has spent much of her career committed to improving the standard of aged care but that doesn't mean the young...

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...

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...

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.