A practical guide to delivering COVID-19 vaccinations

With the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out this week, pharmacists need to ensure both their staff and practice are prepared for delivery.

Choosing wisely: Antibiotics

In the fourth of a six-part series, we expand on the PSA Choosing Wisely recommendations, taking a closer look at the dispensing of repeat...

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.

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.

Risk factors for long-term opioid misuse

Younger age, substance dependence, mental health histories and higher opioid doses are the risk factors most consistently associated with problematic opioid use

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.