New labelling will lead to safer antibiotic treatment

A new initiative to transform how pharmacists label antibiotics has been praised by the Federal Department of Health.

Will pharmacists finally be included in the Medicare Benefits Schedule?

On Monday, the Albanese government announced plans for the biggest overhaul to Medicare in its 4-decade history, with the primary care sector currently unable to keep up with demand.

Top tips for staying comfortable on your feet

As any pharmacist knows, long hours on one's feet can be an inescapable part of the job. But they also pose a significant health risk.

Doubts raised about fish oil supplements

The New England Journal of Medicine has released two studies about the impact of omega-3 supplements on major cardiac events and cancer. While one...

Just what the doctor ordered?

Ensuring the safe supply of medicines can sometimes necessitate robust discussions with prescribers. Here’s how to tackle them.

Vic lockdowns impact essential medication review services

With COVID-19 outbreaks in one in four Victorian residential aged care facilities, many older people are at risk not only from the pandemic, but from a lack of medicine safety.