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.
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.
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.
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.
What will the ACOP role look like?
As the commencement date of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) program draws closer, here’s a closer look at what the role will entail.
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...
