Acute care opioid prescribing overhauled
A new standard of care will help to prevent long-term reliance on opioid analgesics used for acute pain.
What should pharmacies do after a raid?
Australian Pharmacist investigates the prevalence of violence towards pharmacists and the measures to take to ensure staff safety.
Date of birth now required on all NSW scripts
From 1 November 2022, the date of birth of every patient must be included on all prescriptions for Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines.
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.
Prescription rule changes to support telehealth
Australia’s Chief Health Officer has approved an amendment to PBS prescription requirements for telehealth consultations as an emergency measure during the COVID-19 response.
Pharmacists’ guide to vaping supply arrangements
When the Commonwealth’s legislated vaping reforms come into effect tomorrow, pharmacists need to adhere to a new set of regulations for Schedule 3 supply...
