Gripe Water

Gripe water has been a mainstay in pharmacies for over 170 years. But should it be something for parents to gripe about?

Closing the gap: Pharmacists in Aboriginal health

Pharmacists working in Aboriginal Health Services (AHS), with the support of recent Government reforms, are playing a key role in closing the gap and...

New advice for asthma patients about COVID-19 vaccines

The Australian Asthma Handbook has been updated to help healthcare professionals provide advice to patients around the COVID-19 vaccine.

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...

2025 federal election: what policy changes will pharmacists see?

From prescribing rights to aged care roles, the 2025 federal election could usher in pharmacy-led healthcare reform.

Women are facing access barriers to first line EC in pharmacies

New research revealed that almost one third of pharmacies don’t stock the first-line oral emergency contraceptive.