Pharmacy students do their part for vaccine rollout

Much has been written about the pressure of the pandemic on pharmacists, but how has COVID-19 affected the profession’s future leaders? Pharmacy student Lina Okati from the University of Sydney spoke with four of her peers.

What pharmacists learnt in 2021

The last year has been one of the most challenging to date. But as these stories highlight, pharmacists have continued to improve the lives of Australians throughout the pandemic.

Prophylactic antibiotics for STIs

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis are all sexually transmitted infections, predominately spread through sexual contact.

Vaccine access widens significantly in SA

South Australia now offers the widest variety of pharmacist-administered vaccines in the country, following significant changes to the Vaccine Administration Code last week.

Tasmania top spot in pharmacy student showdown

Haylee Shaw was crowned 2022 Vitaris Pharmacy student of the Year after winning the thrilling clinical competition at PSA22.

This pharmacist is transforming homeless health services

Homeless patients often have complex health needs and difficulty sticking to medicine regimes. But Western Australia-based GP pharmacist Kate Fulford MPS uses her broad knowledge base to find the right approach.