Government pulls the plug on replica Ozempic

After much media scrutiny, the federal Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a ban on compounded GLP-1RAs.

How to save a life with naloxone

Hand holding naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose reversal
By providing non-judgemental and appropriate counselling on the use of naloxone, pharmacists can empower those who carry it to confidently intervene in the case of opioid toxicity.

Navigating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is a prevalent pregnancy-induced condition, affecting an estimated 70% of all pregnancies.

The scope of practice changes revolutionising health care access

It has been a big week for pharmacy scope of practice, with three states announcing changes to pharmacist prescribing.

Podcast: Busting myths about children’s pain and fever

Over-the-counter medicines are frequently used to manage childhood ailments. How can pharmacists help ensure they are administered correctly?

Being a defence force pharmacist

Lieutenant Shreyans ‘Shaz’ Shah MPS, 28, always wanted to serve in the army, but thought that door closed once he became a pharmacist. It...