The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved to treat cardiovascular disease in patients who are overweight or obese.

All about the much-awaited signing of the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which took place in Canberra today (3 June 2024).

Queensland women now have access to immediate advice and treatment, including supply of antibiotics when appropriate, for uncomplicated urinary tract infections through their participating community pharmacy.

With stricter social distancing measures in place and more Australians, particularly the elderly, choosing to remain at home due to COVID-19, many community pharmacies have had increased demand for home delivery.

Clozapine, used for the management of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, is subject to strict regulatory and monitoring requirements.

As hospitals and all non-essential businesses in Burnie on Tasmania’s north-west coast shut down to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, pharmacists are feeling the pressure – but finding ways to carry on.