Australian Pharmacist

While the rest of Australia maintains low rates of COVID-19 infection, 36 suburbs in Victoria will enter lockdown from midnight tonight as case numbers continue to rise.

Herpes Zoster (HZ), or shingles, is a common viral infection, with one in three people developing the condition in their lifetime.

In a significant advancement for patient-centred care, a team of pharmacists is reshaping the landscape of antidepressant deprescribing.

Australia's medicine shortage crisis continues to worsen, with many patients unable to track down common antibiotics over the holiday period.

New research has found that ibuprofen and paracetamol may contribute to antimicrobial resistance – particularly when used in combination.

Pharmacists are well equipped to assist patients who request treatment for pain. This article discusses the role of the pharmacist in the appropriate supply of over-the-counter diclofenac for management of pain.