Keeping your pharmacy safe

Australian Pharmacist investigates the prevalence of violence towards pharmacists and the measures to take to ensure staff safety.

STIs: stopping the spread

Rates of new HIV diagnoses have also declined almost 50%, however challenges remain including the ongoing rise of chlamydia in Australia.

The management of acute wounds commonly seen in community pharmacy

Pharmacists can confidently implement wound management principles to identify, assess, manage and know when to refer for specific wounds.

Will pharmacists finally be included in the Medicare Benefits Schedule?

On Monday, the Albanese government announced plans for the biggest overhaul to Medicare in its 4-decade history, with the primary care sector currently unable to keep up with demand.

Off-label use of medicines

By understanding the risks involved in the supply of off-label medicines, pharmacists can best fulfil their professional responsibilities.

The locum pharmacist from Iran

Sepehr Shafizadeh MPS lost his father to COVID-19 3 months ago, shortly before sitting a BCPS exam. He is now a locum in Mackay, Queensland.