Pharmacist immunisers in Queensland will be the first in Australia to provide the pneumococcal vaccination, and will also be able to administer a COVID-19 vaccine when the first becomes available, the state’s health minister said on Saturday.

More than 250,000 Australians have faulty heart valves and are at risk of serious complications, including heart failure, stroke and death – yet don’t know it. Australian Pharmacist spoke to an expert about the symptoms pharmacists should be aware of.

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

Younger age, substance dependence, mental health histories and higher opioid doses are the risk factors most consistently associated with problematic opioid use

With the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out this week, pharmacists need to ensure both their staff and practice are prepared for delivery.

A recent systematic review has reignited debate about what happens when patients stop taking GLP-1 RAs and related incretin therapies.