NSW announces major change to vaccine and medicines access

Three big healthcare wins were announced by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet earlier this week to improve access to medicines and vaccines.

‘I felt like a criminal asking for naloxone’

Kimberley, who lives with chronic pain, asked for naloxone along with her opioid prescription. The pharmacist’s response shocked her.

Why are so many adults diagnosed with ADHD these days?

An expert weighs in on the legitimacy of ADHD diagnoses and where pharmacists fit into the equation.

Pharmacists supporting patients with palliative care needs

For many, the last 12 months of life is spent with significant disability, associated with rising symptom burden and functional decline. A palliative approach...

Regulation changes allow more pharmacist-administered vaccines

Two east coast states have made recent vaccine legislation updates, expanding community access through barrier removal.

Pharmacists at forefront of Australia’s vaccine rollout

Pharmacists were among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday in what has been labelled a ‘momentous day’ in Australia’s history. Alfred Health...