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. 

Pharmacists on dealing with medicine shortages

With medicine shortages continuing to be an issue for the foreseeable future, pharmacists share how they are managing patients’ conditions and expectations.

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.

Apps for health records

A range of apps enable pharmacists and patients to see and/or manage their medical information. As the benefits of My Health Record (MHR) become...

NSW pharmacists to vaccinate under NIP

Eligible patients in New South Wales (NSW) will soon be able to receive their influenza vaccines from community pharmacists under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Making a point: Pharmacist immunisation in 2018

Australia’s first pharmacist-administered vaccine trial began in 2014. Since then, pharmacist immunisation programs have begun in every state, and are now essential to public...