Pharmacists vital leaders in Australian community during COVID-19 crisis

After a summer of bushfires, the outbreak of a novel coronavirus in China (later named COVID-19) was reported in January.

What we know about giving Aussie kids a healthy head start

Unpredictable eating habits in kids is a problem facing many Australian parents, every day.

From the President: pharmacist prescribing

Prescribing is more than just putting pen to paper – but falls well within pharmacists’ scope of practice. Adding prescribing to the repertoire of the...

Catastrophic fire ratings highlight need for better emergency dispensing provisions

State and federal health departments have advised of options available to pharmacists in parts of NSW and Queensland affected by this week’s catastrophic-level fires. Under...

Not Yet Equal

The LGBTQIA+ community experiences poorer health outcomes than other Australians. As Sydney plays host to the WorldPride festival in February and March, it’s time for the entire health system – including pharmacists – to step up.

Groups raise fears over Qld pharmacy deregulation

Submissions to the current Queensland Government inquiry into pharmacy ownership and regulation in the state have resoundingly supported current ownership provisions, amid concerns that...