Victorian pharmacists get broader scope for vaccinations
The combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine will soon be available from community pharmacies across Victoria, under a new State Government initiative.
In last week’s announcement, Victorian...
Rural rewards
From a stint in the Top End to owning a pharmacy in remote NSW, Anēwan and Wiradjuri woman Kellie Beckenham MPS is passionate about...
Pushing boundaries: the pioneer pharmacist
Faye McMillan is a pioneer, paving the way for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to work in the pharmacy profession.
Leading Victorian pharmacists honoured
Three outstanding pharmacists recognised at the 2019 Victorian Pharmacists Dinner in Melbourne last week represent the difference dedicated members of the profession make every...
Pharmacist stress in the pandemic
Managing an increased workload, medicine shortages, myriad legislation changes, reduced staff numbers and an anxious public has seen pharmacists' stress levels rise.
Beware the risk of drug-associated heat stroke in the elderly
A 76-year-old man with past medical history significant for a cerebrovascular accident, pacemaker insertion for sick sinus syndrome and transurethral resection for benign prostatic...
