Reducing adverse drug reactions in the elderly

Recent research could increase the involvement of pharmacists in the creation of effective medication management plans for elderly patients. The project is based on a...

Vaccinations: pointing the needle in expanded settings

Pharmacists should be able to administer vaccinations in any health setting. Appropriately trained and qualified pharmacists across all Australian states and territories can administer...

Medicine safety – a new national priority

A watershed moment for patients, pharmacists and medicine safety was reached last week when federal, state and territory health ministers declared Medicine Safety and...

6CPA program audits coming

Programs funded under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA) will be subject to audits from next week to detect any inaccurate or ineligible claims. The...

Patients with COPD terrified of contracting COVID-19

After almost 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists must emphasise the importance of maintaining lung health on World COPD Day (17 November).

Vale FIP President Dominique Jordan

Tributes have been paid to International Pharmaceutical Federation President Mr Dominique Jordan, who sadly passed away on 19 August.