Dexamethasone and COVID-19

A cheap and widely used corticosteroid may be employed by Australian doctors in the treatment of seriously ill COVID-19 patients.

The real risks of wrong blood pressure readings

Missing the mark: why Australians are getting blood pressure readings wrong and what pharmacists can do to help.

The pharmacist and the world surf champ

It’s not every day you ride into work on a jet ski with an Australian surfing legend, but Skye Swift MPS did just that after devastating floods swept through the northern New South Wales town of Murwillumbah.

Ready for the end of the CPD year?

The end of the continuing professional development (CPD) reporting period is almost here. After a stressful 12 months, Australian Pharmacist has some tips to help make the process simple. 

UTI pilot decision a step forward in pharmacy prescribing

Queensland pharmacies that took part in the 2-year Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot – Queensland can continue indefinitely.

Future health: Pharmacists in primary care

Any evidence-based vision of an efficient, patient-centred primary healthcare system places pharmacists in essential roles front and centre. The future of global health care...