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.

Significant advance in pharmacist-initiated vaccine age regulation

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

‘Decisions made in haste’ held pharmacists back during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Assignments, exams and an increased workload: pandemic pressure hits pharmacy interns

Juggling study and full-time work as an intern pharmacist is always challenging, but add a global pandemic and things become more difficult.

How to talk patients’ language

Australia prides itself on its multicultural chemistry, but it presents everyday challenges. Community pharmacy services can play their part by catering specifically for people...

Pharmacists involved in COVID-19 vaccine Phase 1b rollout

As new priority groups became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this week, a pharmacist on the ground shares his experience of the rollout so far.