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...

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.

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.

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.