New TG cushions the blow of ABX shortages

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

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.

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.

Emerging treatments for insomnia

The field of sleep research and drug discovery is rapidly expanding, with a range of medicines working on various elements of the sleep-wake circuitry in the brain now available.

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.

The growing importance of point-of-care testing

Point-of-care testing is expanding as community pharmacies deepen their engagement with consumers. With more than 5,700 locations dotted across Australia, ranging from the busiest metropolitan...