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Pneumococcal vaccine now in Queensland immuniser pharmacist toolkit
Pharmacist immunisers in Queensland will be the first in Australia to provide the pneumococcal vaccination, and will also be able to administer a COVID-19 vaccine when the first becomes available, the state’s health minister said on Saturday.
Should ibuprofen be used for COVID-19 symptoms?
There is currently no peer-reviewed, published scientific evidence to support a direct link between use of ibuprofen and more severe infection with COVID-19.
The 6 situations when photo ID is required
Checking a patient's photo identification (ID) can be both a useful – and mandatory – practice.
Australian Pharmacist explores the instances where minimum practice and...
Pharmacist prescribing of melatonin
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone responsible for regulating the body’s circadian rhythm. Here's when pharmacists can prescribe it.
Paediatric risperidone errors prompt TGA safety update
The TGA has tightened dosing advice for the antipsychotic risperidone after an alarming number of overdoses occurred in patients under 18.
How pharmacists can support patients through the PrEP shortage
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced shortages on several brands of HIV PrEP medicines, concerning healthcare professionals.
