EC options underutilised by pharmacists

Community pharmacists could more frequently give patients a choice between the two emergency contraception drugs available in Australia. The mystery shopper exercise conducted by University...

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. 

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.

From locum to pharmacy owner

Luke Vrankovich MPS, a former locum and one half of the Roaming Pharmacist duo, gained an online following living life on the road. So...

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.

Final scheduling changes for modified release paracetamol

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has made a final decision on the rescheduling of modified release (MR) paracetamol due to safety concerns.  The safety of...