Pharmacists must be ’empowered and emboldened’ in the new digital age

The rise in patient access to information about managing their own health should not threaten to supplant pharmacists but instead make them more essential...

If catastrophe calls, include these ‘musts’ in your plan

It’s imperative that every pharmacy have a disaster plan, a clear written procedure on what to do, to eliminate delays getting deliveries to affected areas.

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...

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...

Pharmacist prescribing is a positive move

Evaluation overseas has found pharmacist prescribing to be safe, clinically appropriate and well-received by patients. Pharmacy groups have long called for changes to allow pharmacists...

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.