Youngest 2023 influenza death recorded as vaccination lags

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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

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An expert panel has confirmed a second case of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia in Australia is likely linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Dry eye

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Pharmacists play a referring role in supporting patients with dry eye. Dry eye is a common problem, increasing in older age. Most cases are mild,...

Meet Sean Richardson, the regional locum pharmacist

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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...

New labelling will lead to safer antibiotic treatment

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A new initiative to transform how pharmacists label antibiotics has been praised by the Federal Department of Health.

Just what the doctor ordered?

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