Australian Pharmacist

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

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

Last year, it was reported that Australian poisons hotlines received almost 1,500 calls about child ingestion of melatonin.

From manual temperature checks to proper vaccine packaging, here’s what pharmacists need to know to protect patients, stock – and reputations.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia, pharmacists were overwhelmed not only by demand for medicines but by patients seeking guidance.

From today (1 March 2023) Queensland pharmacists can vaccinate patients aged 6 months and older against influenza.