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‘I don’t have a script. Can I have an emergency supply...
Emergency supply of medicines allows a pharmacist, in an emergency without a prescription, to initiate a small quantity supply (usually 3 days’ worth) of a Prescription OnlyMedicine (S4) for a patient when it’s not possible to contact the prescriber.
The Budget changes that impact pharmacists
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2023-24 Federal Budget, confirming that 60-day dispensing is coming.
Managing pain and fever associated with childhood vaccination
Routine childhood vaccinations can sometimes be associated with mild adverse effects. Understanding how non-pharmacological strategies and medicines are used to treat pain or fever episodes in this patient cohort is essential.
2,4-Dinitrophenol – effective but dangerous fat burner
The manufactured chemical 2,4-Dinitrophenol has been used in herbicides, dyes, explosives and as a photographic developer. Also, highly effective in weight loss, its toxic...
4 common escript traps to avoid
Pharmacists need an airtight escript workflow process to ensure they are safely dispense medicines to patients.
Massive dual announcement could shake up pharmacy
The 60-day dispensing initiative will go ahead, with a new role for community pharmacy in running the on-site aged care pharmacist program.
