Will pharmacists finally be included in the Medicare Benefits Schedule?

On Monday, the Albanese government announced plans for the biggest overhaul to Medicare in its 4-decade history, with the primary care sector currently unable to keep up with demand.

Supporting pharmacy interns to administer COVID-19 vaccinations

As a new intern year begins, budding pharmacists around Australia have joined the COVID-19 vaccination effort.

Why are so many teens prescribed high-dose antidepressants?

Youth mental health needs are rising, but so too are questionable prescribing patterns of antidepressants.

The locum pharmacist from Iran

Sepehr Shafizadeh MPS lost his father to COVID-19 3 months ago, shortly before sitting a BCPS exam. He is now a locum in Mackay, Queensland.

The importance of interprofessional collaboration

Symbol representing interprofessional collaboration in healthcare, showing teamwork and support
Case Scenario  The nurse unit manager (NUM) of the general medicine ward in the hospital approaches you. She has noticed that her junior nursing staff...

New labelling will lead to safer antibiotic treatment

A new initiative to transform how pharmacists label antibiotics has been praised by the Federal Department of Health.