Bill Horsfall is one of Australia’s oldest working pharmacists

Bill Horsfall PhC FPS at 84 is one of Australia’s oldest working pharmacists. Over the past 60 years, he’s been involved in hospital and...

GLP-1 RAs found to pose pregnancy risks

Women of reproductive age using GLP-1 RAs could be at risk of unintended pregnancy, and unaware of the risks to pregnancy and unborn babies.

Expanded pharmacy services the remedy for ear health crisis

Ear damage is rife in rural and remote communities. Providing pharmacists with training and diagnostic tools can have a dramatic impact.

Days to go until the CPD year ends

The finishing line of the 2021–2022 CPD year is fast approaching. Make sure you earn enough CPD credits in time.

Pharmacists should wear face masks in hotspots

Victorian residents living in areas with Stage 3 restrictions have been advised to wear face masks when leaving their homes, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state.

New safety alert for co-prescribing opioids and gabapentinoids

Gabapentinoids and opioids are commonly co-prescribed, whether to treat acute pain post-surgery or to address chronic pain. Here’s how to mitigate risk when these medicines are combined.