The 6 situations when photo ID is required

Checking a patient's photo identification (ID) can be both a useful – and mandatory – practice. Australian Pharmacist explores the instances where minimum practice and...

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.

Stepping down safely: deprescribing gabapentinoids in practice

Pregabalin is used beyond its approved indications. Safety concerns means the focus is shifting to individualised deprescribing strategies.

Making antidepressant tapering safer and easier

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

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...