Importation of nicotine e-cigarettes to be banned

From next Wednesday, proposed customs regulations will prohibit the importation of e-cigarettes containing vaporiser nicotine (nicotine liquids and salts) and nicotine-containing refills.

Queen’s Birthday Honours for pharmacists

Three pharmacists were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, highlighting the varied and important roles pharmacists play in their communities.

Dealing with aggressive customers? You’re not alone

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia tick over 4,700, many pharmacists face long working hours and the rising challenge of unacceptable customer behaviour.

Pharmacists and Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination policy

Pharmacies are likely to play a role in COVID-19 vaccination, and people at  increased risk of exposure, including health and aged care workers, will be among the first to receive a vaccine.

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.

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...