Making a point: Pharmacist immunisation in 2018

Australia’s first pharmacist-administered vaccine trial began in 2014. Since then, pharmacist immunisation programs have begun in every state, and are now essential to public...

New FIP report on pharmacy vaccinations around the world

Pharmacy-based vaccinations have grown by nearly 30% globally since 2016, according to a recent survey from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

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. 

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.

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).