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













