New pathway could ease HRT shortage crisis for patients

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instruments (SSSI) to help pharmacists and patients manage the shortage of hormone replacement...

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.

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.

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.

First vaccine appointments for 5–11 years run smoothly, amid cancellations

Community pharmacists were some of the first to vaccinate children aged 5–11 against COVID-19 this week.

Does how you print dosing intervals on medicine labels matter?

Expert advice for applying the right dosage instructions on dispensed medicine labels on a case-by-case basis.