Australian Pharmacist

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.

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.

A new Therapeutic Guidelines summary table, ensures patients can receive appropriate treatments when first-line options are unavailable.

As the ACOP program kicks off, this new intervention is designed to strengthen the systems level capacity of pharmacists in aged care.

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

The date has been set for Victoria’s pharmacy prescribing pilot but one key difference sets it apart from other states' trials.