Making a difference in mental health

One in six Australians receive a mental health-related prescription each year.1 Almost half the population is set to experience a mental health condition in...

TGA approves Symbicort prn to treat mild asthma

Symbicort prn is now indicated to treat mild asthma flare-ups after an extended indication was approved by the TGA. Symbicort Turbuhaler and Rapihaler are now...

Pharmacy prescribing trial expands to include skin conditions

With New South Wales recently expanding its pharmacy prescribing trial to include skin conditions, could other jurisdictions soon follow?

How should pharmacists report incidents?

All incidents should be reported, no matter how minor. Here’s how pharmacists can best approach this process.

Clarity on aged care on-site pharmacist skills revealed

The Department of Health and Aged Care announce new credentialing requirements announced as pharmacists prepare to take on aged care roles.

Small towns, big challenges

With the launch of a new PSA report, pharmacists in regional and remote areas highlight disadvantages that access to more funding, collaboration and medication management reviews could improve.