Medicine shortage reports to be mandatory

New legislation passed on Monday night introduces mandatory reporting of shortages of all prescription medicines as well as other medicines deemed vital for public...

Bushfire crisis brings out the best in pharmacists

It has been a tough start to 2020 for many Australians. The bushfire crisis has engulfed Australia, affecting virtually all states and territories.

Ethical lessons for Australian pharmacists from overseas

What ethical lessons do Australian pharmacists need to heed from other countries? A panel of experts at the FIP Congress filled in the blanks.

Pharmacists recognised as Queen’s Birthday honourees

The Queen’s Birthday honourees included seven pharmacists, acknowledging their diverse contributions to the profession, and speaks to pharmacy’s impact in healthcare. The pharmacists recognised represented...

International aid and healthcare service provision

How can pharmacists get involved in international aid and healthcare service provision overseas? Working as a pharmacist in overseas development can be stressful –...

Discrepancies revealed in GP referral letters

A comparison of medicines information contained in GP referral letters with that elicited from Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) has found discrepancies for 90% of...