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?

What’s the deal with booster doses?

As pharmacists approach a huge COVID-19 vaccination milestone this week, curious patients inquire about boosters.

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.

New PBS listing could change psoriasis treatment

Two additional targeted biologicals for severe chronic plaque psoriasis are now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), offering relief for adults with the...

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.