Choosing wisely: Homeopathy

We don’t see many pharmacists selling magical crystals. For the same reasons, pharmacists should not sell homeopathic products. Homeopathy is a form of complementary...

World Pharmacists Day – 25 September 2019

Today’s theme is ‘safe and effective medicines for all’. Australian Pharmacist spoke to three leaders in medicine safety who are making their mark in...

Overcoming mythinformation

The COVID-19 pandemic is a victim of innuendo, conspiracy theories and misinformation. Pharmacists must educate patients and consumers.

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.

Pharmacists keep up vital medicine supplies during catastrophic fires

Tales of heroism and sacrifice by pharmacists have poured out of fire-affected areas in the catastrophic fires and smoke hazes that have ravaged multiple...

Bridging healthcare gaps for people with intellectual disability

Approximately 1.8% of Australians have an Intellectual Disorder (ID), with severe or profound impairment. Australian Pharmacist looks at how pharmacists can upskill to provide appropriate care to this patient group.