Inside the push to address chronic underdosing of pharmacist wages

PSA is pushing to improve pharmacists’ remuneration to recognise their work in caring for the community – and ensuring that pharmacists receive the same pay for the same work as other healthcare practitioners, including for the administration of vaccines.

Sun safety guidelines now based on skin type

Australia’s sun safety guidelines have been updated for diverse skin types to ensure maximum sun protection and vitamin D production.

Keeping mum: Maternity leave and pharmacists  

The dearth of women in senior pharmacy positions is well documented. Can offering pharmacists better support during maternity leave help correct the imbalance? Just four...

The most senior pharmacist in the Australian Defence Force

The most senior pharmacist in the Australian Defence Force reveals why the military is a career more pharmacists should consider.

Laudanum – a panacea for all human woes?

Laudanum’s use, and abuse, has set the tone for the use and abuse of opiates from the 17th century until the present day. From...

What pharmacists need to know about today’s 8CPA signing

All about the much-awaited signing of the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which took place in Canberra today (3 June 2024).