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.

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...

The new vaping standards explained

On  1 July 2025, new vaping standards came into force for all therapeutic vaping products for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence.

Just what the doctor ordered?

Ensuring the safe supply of medicines can sometimes necessitate robust discussions with prescribers. Here’s how to tackle them.

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.

Who cares about pharmacists this election? What to know before you...

With the federal election fast approaching, Australian Pharmacist looks at what pharmacists need to know before stepping into the polling booth.