Preparing for the NSW pharmacy prescribing pilot

From 15 May 2023, women in NSW can access treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections through the pharmacy prescribing pilot.

Wound infections: identification, prevention and management

Wound infection is a challenging part of wound care management, and systemic antibiotics are commonly prescribed for infection.

‘We’re saving lives’: naloxone pilot prevents three deaths per day

Pharmacists discuss the impressive results of the Take Home Naloxone Pilot and why subsidised access to the medicine is a must going forward.

Going bush: rewards of rural pharmacy  

Pharmacy in rural and remote areas has a lot to offer, from closer relationships with customers to higher pay, but these opportunities are often...

Aggression ramps up in pharmacies as fear increases

Aggressive consumers wanting quantities of ‘just in case’ medicines amid COVID-19 panic has added considerably to workplace stress.

Allergic rhinitis and COVID-19: advice for pharmacists

At a time when it is vital to identify and treat individuals infected with the COVID-19 virus, it is also important to recognise and manage the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.