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.

N-acetylcysteine for methamphetamine dependence

NAC has the potential to be a much-needed and affordable pharmacological option for harm minimisation related to not only methamphetamine dependence, but also of...

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...

Youngest 2023 influenza death recorded as vaccination lags

The recent death of a healthy 3-year-old boy from influenza is a reminder of the dangers of the virus and the importance of vaccination.

Paracetamol restrictions: balancing risk with access

Pharmacist intervention can ensure paracetamol is used safely and effectively without restricting access to millions of Australians.

Pharmacists rush to vaccinate remote towns with the RFDS

From leaving home for weeks on end to filling in when needed, pharmacists working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) are doing what it takes to vaccinate vulnerable New South Wales communities.