Preparing pharmacists for aged care governance
As the ACOP program kicks off, this new intervention is designed to strengthen the systems level capacity of pharmacists in aged care.
Youngest 2023 influenza death recorded as vaccination lags
The recent death of a healthy 3-year-old boy from influenza is a reminder of the dangers of the virus and the importance of vaccination.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and clotting: what to watch for
An expert panel has confirmed a second case of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia in Australia is likely linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Safe medicines management during Ramadan
Respectful, culturally safe conversations can prevent self-adjusted dosing while supporting informed patient choice.
What’s involved in dispensing prescribed psychedelics?
An ACT pharmacy became the first to manage psychedelics for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression in accordance with TGA regulations.
