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...

How pharmacists can make a difference in aged care

Significant levels of ‘high-risk’ medications in Australian aged care facilities provide an area of need for future roles for pharmacists, the PSA19 conference was...

Victorian pharmacists to vaccinate children 10 and up

Trained pharmacist immunisers in Victoria will be able to administer the influenza vaccine to children 10 years and above from next year. Victorian health minister...

The acid test: OTC reflux and GORD management

Community pharmacists are often the first provider consulted when a patient presents with symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation or reflux. 

Push for pharmacists to do more in Queensland

A Queensland Government inquiry has recommended allowing pharmacists to provide some low-risk prescriptions, as well as lowering the minimum patient age requirement for pharmacist-administered...

How to get published

Conducting research can be a daunting prospect. But by choosing a mentor and working intelligently, pharmacists can research and have their work published. A study...