New recommendations for patients with mild asthma

The latest version of the Australian Asthma Handbook includes a new treatment option for adults and adolescents with mild asthma.

Meet Sean Richardson, the regional locum pharmacist

Two slipped discs on a construction site led to Sean Richardson’s unusual career segue into the pharmacy profession. Was pharmacy always your first choice as...

Top tips for staying comfortable on your feet

As any pharmacist knows, long hours on one's feet can be an inescapable part of the job. But they also pose a significant health risk.

New FIP report on pharmacy vaccinations around the world

Pharmacy-based vaccinations have grown by nearly 30% globally since 2016, according to a recent survey from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

Reusable Respimat for Spiriva and Spiolto

Australia’s only soft mist inhaler, Respimat, is now available as a reusable device and is included on the PBS for asthma or COPD patients.

Telehealth medication reviews introduced

Pharmacists can now conduct funded medication reviews via video or teleconference, in a move that will bolster medicine safety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.