Active ingredient prescribing mandated

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

Diethylstilbestrol: a public health disaster

A multi-use artificial hormone, Diethylstilbestrol was controversial from its discovery, with the inventor of the drug warning of possible side effects. Its impact on...

Advancing your impact in diabetes education

Accredited pharmacist and Credentialed Diabetes Educator Angelica Rostov details how pharmacists can advance their diabetes education. The following changes are now in place for those...

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.