Improving patient health literacy
The evidence is in: positive health outcomes can hinge on patients’ ability to understand health information – and on pharmacists’ ability to impart it.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine training open, AstraZeneca shortly
The first government-funded training modules for the COVID-19 vaccination have been released, as federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt confirms the rollout will begin later this month.
Practice advice: registration in New Zealand
I’m planning a working holiday in New Zealand. What do I have to do to be registered over there?
A pharmacist who is currently registered...
More PBS listings announced to support women’s health care
Several women’s health medicines will be on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme after new PBAC recommendations.
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.
How pharmacists can address the risk of gabapentinoids
New boxed warnings for pregabalin and gabapentin give pharmacists the opportunity to discuss pain management with patients.













