Half the country locks down with affected pharmacies short staffed

Pharmacists share the pressures of operating in COVID-19 hotspots and the extra pressure the 3-day testing rule places on an already skeleton staff.

Synthetic opioids ‘one of the biggest threats’ to drug-related harm

Australia should prepare now for a potential influx of synthetic opioids into the illicit drug market, an expert has told Australian Pharmacist, as overdoses increase internationally.

Drospirenone-only pill

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

Pharmacists to give Pfizer booster doses

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all Australians aged over 18, Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced today.

Difficult patients: Calming the storm

Dealing with aggressive or abusive patients is one of the least pleasant components of a community pharmacist’s role. What’s best practice for avoiding or...

This state enacted a game-changing vaccine legislation change

This bold legislation move will remove red tape and broaden vaccine access. But will other jurisdictions to follow suit?