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.

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?

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.

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.