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 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. For some patients,...

New asthma guidelines released

Pharmacists are asked to lead the shift from reliever to inhaled corticosteroid regimens and to minimise use of oral corticosteroids.

What pharmacists need to know about today’s 8CPA signing

All about the much-awaited signing of the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which took place in Canberra today (3 June 2024).

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.