Active ingredient prescribing mandated

From 1 February 2021, medicines will be prescribed by active ingredient on all Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriptions. 

Cannabis drug interactions

Pharmacists play a central role in ensuring the quality and safe use of cannabis and cannabis-based products.

Are you prepared for the huge Moderna vaccine demand?

With state barriers now removed and extra stock on the way, the rollout of the Moderna vaccine is set to start with a bang.

How to manage rapid antigen testing

Huge demand, low supply and new regulations have left pharmacists scrambling to provide rapid antigen tests (RATs) to their communities.

What do pharmacists need to know about this year’s budget?

Cheaper medicines, expanded vaccination services and clarity on pharmacist programs and agreements were central to the 2024–25 budget.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine training open, AstraZeneca shortly

The first government-funded training modules for the COVID-19 vaccination have been released, as federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt confirms the rollout will begin later this month.