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.

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.

Making a difference in mental health

One in six Australians receive a mental health-related prescription each year.1 Almost half the population is set to experience a mental health condition in...

Five practice pointers for dispensing Paxlovid

Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 May. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.

Nicotine inhalators discontinued: are vapes an alternative?

Although somewhat kept on the down low, nicotine inhalators have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best option?

Flu cases surge to record highs as vaccination rates stall

While community pharmacists have smashed previous early-season influenza vaccination records, national coverage still lags dangerously.