A pharmacist’s guide to RSV vaccination for pregnant patients

One of the first pharmacists to administer an RSV vaccine to a pregnant patient explains how to promote, prepare and administer Abrysvo.

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.

A tragic medication error

In 2016, Melissa Sheldrick experienced the unthinkable when her son Andrew died due to a medication error. Without apportioning blame, she has since worked...

New COVID-19 vaccines on the way for Australia

Australians will have access to a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as March 2021, the federal Minister for Health announced today. 

Federal Budget delivers new medicine tracking system

A new medicines listing guarantee and supply chain reforms are two measures welcomed by pharmacists in the 2020–21 Federal Budget.

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.