What the Government’s new health plan means for pharmacy

The Department of Health recently released its reform plan for healthcare: Australia’s Long Term National Health Plan: to build the world’s best health system....

Current evidence for medicinal cannabis

Cannabis is the most popular recreational drug used in the world. The use of cannabis or cannabinoids is referred to as medicinal cannabis. Learning objectives...

DAA program to be expanded in community pharmacies

The Dose Administration Aids (DAA) program will be available to 70,000 more patients each year through community pharmacies, with the Federal Government announcing increased...

Balancing acts: the pharmacist and prescriber relationship

Patients rely on pharmacists and prescribers having mutual respect for one another, while maintaining their independence. We take a look at striking the right...

Supporting environmental sustainability – what can you do to help?

Advice and practical tips on how pharmacists can help lead positive change. How are climate change and health connected? Healthcare may not be the first thing...

COVID-19 death toll passes 2000

The federal government will provide $2 million to help develop a vaccine for COVID-19, as the death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to climb.