Preparing pharmacists for aged care governance

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

Famciclovir fundamentals

When pharmacists should and shouldn't prescribe famciclovir as a Schedule 3 antiviral treatment for cold sores.

Dexamethasone and COVID-19

A cheap and widely used corticosteroid may be employed by Australian doctors in the treatment of seriously ill COVID-19 patients.

Pharmacist prescribing pilot locked in for Victoria

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

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.