These are the reasons people misuse prescription opioids

Contrary to the belief that people who misuse prescription opioids are doing the wrong thing, a recent Australian study has shown most people overuse opioids to manage symptoms such as pain and mental health conditions.

What pharmacists need to know about new prescribing pilots

On 19 February, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that a proposed pharmacist prescribing pilot would go ahead.

Wegovy approved to cut cardiovascular risk

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved to treat cardiovascular disease in patients who are overweight or obese.

Pharmacists soon to provide shingles management

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

What’s the impact of the upcoming insulin discontinuations?

The discontinuation of several insulin products will leave many patients struggling to adjust to new medicine strengths and devices.

High interruption rates threaten patient safety

New research has found that pharmacists are interrupted at alarming rates when dispensing medicines. Led by Monash University’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the...