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).

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...

Take Home Naloxone is becoming embedded in pharmacy practice

This International Overdose Awareness Day, pharmacists share how the Take Home Naloxone Program is helping to save patients’ lives.

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.

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.

The career opportunities for young pharmacists

Three pharmacists share what they love about the profession and what they hope 2021 holds.