Montekulast use sparks suicide concerns

With reports of children as young as 5 attempting suicide and low efficacy, here’s how pharmacists can approach montelukast supply.

Pharmacists to give Pfizer booster doses

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all Australians aged over 18, Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced today.

Expect staggering pharmacy job losses, says new report

The 60-day dispensing policy is predicted to have enormous impacts on community pharmacy and vulnerable Australians.

Liquorice: from sweet treat to modern treatment

Liquorice has been put to varied use since the beginning of recorded history. Today, largely unregulated ‘herbal’ remedies are sold, and people even use it as a shampoo.

Half the country locks down with affected pharmacies short staffed

Pharmacists share the pressures of operating in COVID-19 hotspots and the extra pressure the 3-day testing rule places on an already skeleton staff.

Tips for becoming a GP pharmacist

A practical guide to upskilling, developing a role and finding the right general practice to match your experience.