Red tape stops pharmacists from helping patients affected by floods
Pharmacists have been stranded without access to more than 730 PBS medicines struck off the Continued Dispensing initiative measure.
Pharmacists should wear face masks in hotspots
Victorian residents living in areas with Stage 3 restrictions have been advised to wear face masks when leaving their homes, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state.
Aggression ramps up in pharmacies as fear increases
Aggressive consumers wanting quantities of ‘just in case’ medicines amid COVID-19 panic has added considerably to workplace stress.
Ready for the end of the CPD year?
The end of the continuing professional development (CPD) reporting period is almost here. After a stressful 12 months, Australian Pharmacist has some tips to help make the process simple.
Doubts raised about fish oil supplements
The New England Journal of Medicine has released two studies about the impact of omega-3 supplements on major cardiac events and cancer. While one...
Confusion between third primary and booster doses abounds
Third primary doses of COVID-19 vaccines for severely immunocompromised people and booster doses for the general population were both approved last month, but pharmacists report patients are having trouble distinguishing between the two.
