Over 30% increase in asthma deaths in one year
The significant rise in Australian asthma deaths is cause for immediate and widespread concern. Here’s what experts say needs to change.
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...
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.
Drospirenone-only pill
The introduction of a drospirenone-only oral pill is an advancement in progestogen-only contraception options.
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.
NSW pharmacies to offer COVID-19 vaccine to under-40s
About 450 community pharmacies in New South Wales will be able to administer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to patients under 40 years of age from next week, the NSW Premier announced today.
