Australian Pharmacist

Mental health conditions are a leading cause of disease burden for Australians aged 16–24 years, with nearly 40% experiencing a mental health disorder within a 12-month period.

A substantial jump in Western Australia’s (WA) influenza cases and flu-related deaths has led to a reduction in the pharmacist vaccination age to 10...

A recent study identified that the risk of hip fracture was increased with the use of psychotropic drugs in elderly people. The highest risk...

This evidence summary presents the best available evidence regarding pregabalin add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy.1 Introduction Approximately 3–3.5% of Australians will experience epilepsy at some point...

Australian laws requiring use of paper documents prevent new technological solutions that could inhibit prescription fraud. That’s the diagnosis of Dr Tal Rapke, chief executive...

Immediate patient access to antibiotics through pharmacies has been recognised as a factor in addressing antibiotic misuse in the community, as antimicrobial resistance increases. A...