Pharmacies destroyed and forced to close due to floods

As east coast residents wait for the floods to subside, pharmacists discuss the devastating impact on their homes, pharmacies and patients.

What’s the deal with booster doses?

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

Responding to concerns about paracetamol use in pregnancy

As US regulators flag new warnings on paracetamol use, the TGA and Australian experts have weighed in on what the evidence shows.

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.

Drospirenone-only pill

The introduction of a drospirenone-only oral pill is an advancement in progestogen-only contraception options.

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.