‘Access is not simply about opening the door to another provider,’ she said. ‘True access is about removing every barrier between a patient and that provider.’ 
NIP access (almost) guaranteed
The state's major parties have committed to allowing pharmacist immunisers to access the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for the first time.
COVID-19 rollout strategy recalibrated
Pfizer is now the COVID-19 vaccine of choice for some at-risk patients and those under 50 years of age in priority groups.
Action needed to improve medicine safety in disability care
Barriers to medicine safety show a health system failing to properly support Australians with a disability, a new report from PSA reveals.
Future health series: pharmacy can adjust the sails
It’s no longer plain sailing in Australian community pharmacy. Bruce Annabel helps navigate in this, the fourth instalment of our Future Health series.
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Summer of fun?
Summer hazards are aplenty, and feelings of isolation and stress can emerge or escalate for many. So, what do pharmacists need to consider?
Millions of Australians at risk of heart disease
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggests that 13 million people have at least three risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).1 A...
