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...
Realising pharmacists’ full potential
We are working to achieve the 11 key actions in Pharmacists in 2023 to unlock opportunities for pharmacists as the custodians of medicine safety.
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New healthcare rights charter focuses on patient partnership
The new Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights has a strong focus on the partnership between healthcare professionals and patients to improve health outcomes. With...
A voice for Australia and New Zealand at IPSF 2025
Australia and New Zealand had a voice at the IPSF World Congress, influencing discussions on education, practice and global health.
Antioxidants and mineral supplements for slowing age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in developed countries. The prevalence of AMD is 1.4% at 70 years of...
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...













