New tool to counteract significant overestimate of CVD risk

Did you know a new Australian Cardiovascular risk calculator (AusCVDRisk) was released last year?If not, you’re not alone.

Nicotine inhalators discontinued: are vapes an alternative?

Although somewhat kept on the down low, nicotine inhalators have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best option?

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.

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.

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...

How pharmacists are managing nation-wide medicine shortages

A survey conducted over April–May 2021 found that medicine shortages are having a dire impact on patients and pharmacists.