‘My child will just die then’: ongoing medicine shortage frustration
Australia's medicine shortage crisis continues to worsen, with many patients unable to track down common antibiotics over the holiday period.
Common analgesics may be contributing to antimicrobial resistance
New research has found that ibuprofen and paracetamol may contribute to antimicrobial resistance – particularly when used in combination.
Ahpra’s new login system leaves some pharmacists locked out
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has debuted a new platform that many pharmacists have found less than user friendly.
ATAGI 2026 influenza update: what’s changed?
After the most severe influenza year this century, ATAGI outlines key vaccine updates and timing guidance for pharmacists.
New asthma guidelines released
Pharmacists are asked to lead the shift from reliever to inhaled corticosteroid regimens and to minimise use of oral corticosteroids.
New guidelines allow complex compounding
Simple compounding has long been a part of pharmacists’ scope of practice, but new guidelines have opened up the potential for complex compounding.
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