Pharmacy strategy to unite global regions

A new strategy was announced at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) conference this week to further the scope of pharmacy practice and research. The 21st...

How can community pharmacists make a difference in mental health?

Early detection Community pharmacists can play a role in detecting warning signs for people experiencing a mental health problem. This can often be done through...

A simple way to improve pharmacist-patient interactions

Checking technicians would allow pharmacists to spend more time on patient-focused activities in both community and hospital pharmacy settings, New Zealand research has found. Based...

Pharmacists’ vaccination value adds up to saved lives

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has praised pharmacists’ role in saving lives through expanded vaccinations in community pharmacies, and undertaken to pressure states to...

A first line treatment option for cows’ milk allergy

Cows’ milk allergy (CMA) is one of the most common causes of food allergy in babies, affecting 1 in 50 Australian infants.1 As first...

Pandemic planning for pharmacists

If a pandemic or disaster struck in your community, would your pharmacy know how to properly assist? That's the issue PhD candidate Elizabeth McCourt is...