Keeping your pharmacy safe

Australian Pharmacist investigates the prevalence of violence towards pharmacists and the measures to take to ensure staff safety.

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.

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.

The role of pharmacists in travel vaccination

Many travellers delay vaccinations due to costs and access issues. Pharmacists play a vital role in providing preventive care.

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.

Self-assessment program to help pharmacists meet national standards

Ensure the services you provide are safe and effective by undertaking the PPS Quality Improvement and Self-Assessment Implementation Program.