Pharmacist inclusion on the MBS within reach

Addressing the nation’s healthcare needs means increasing the role of pharmacists by granting them access to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), said PSA. In its...

Vaccination hesitancy top threat to global health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed vaccination hesitancy as one of it’s top 10 threats to global health in 2019, alongside climate change,...

PM urges Australians to remain vigilant on social distancing

Measures implemented in Australia are flattening the COVID-19 curve to a point where the health system can meet expected demand, early data suggests.

Pharmacists to administer MMR vaccine in Tasmania

Free catch-up MMR vaccinations will be available to all eligible Tasmanians from pharmacists following a health department-approved online training program, as well as GPs. The...

Creating opportunities

After a pharmacy rep career, Mohamed Bassuny MPS now manages a pharmacy in Victoria that will remain open until very late.

What to do when faced with prescribing errors

What is best practice for community pharmacists for addressing GP prescribing errors? One outcome of a pharmacist’s responsibility may be the need to contact a...