Can pharmacists help eliminate HIV by 2020?

New research published in the Lancet has confirmed the efficacy of antiretrovirals in preventing the transmission of HIV. But rates of infection are increasing...

In case you missed it: our most-read stories of 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating headlines for much of 2020, it’s no surprise the majority of the most-read Australian Pharmacist stories this year concerned the novel coronavirus. 

It’s time to use pharmacists’ skills properly

Australia’s pharmacists are underutilised. How can tapping pharmacists’ skills as medicines experts produce better healthcare outcomes? Pharmacists are highly trained, have deep expertise in medicines,...

Patrick Reid extended interview

I've been lobbying pretty hard for a long time as both a pharmacist and the CEO of a large aged-care provider for pharmacists to...

Vale FIP President Dominique Jordan

Tributes have been paid to International Pharmaceutical Federation President Mr Dominique Jordan, who sadly passed away on 19 August.

Diclofenac associated with cardiovascular health risk

A 20-year population-based study has found the use of diclofenac for pain relief is linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events...