Australian Pharmacist

At some stage in their lives, most Australians will need the assistance of palliative care services, whether as a patient, family member or carer. Pharmacists are an important part of the multidisciplinary teams that provide this support.

Shortages of staff, medicines and beds coupled with an influx of patients with COVID-19 and changing regulations have left many hospital workers, including pharmacists, overwhelmed.

Two rising stars of pharmacy celebrated at PSA22 have a lot in common – including a passion for rural and regional pharmacy.

Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) for treatment of adults with ADHD: PBS listed from 1 February 20211,2

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, working as a consultant pharmacist in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) suddenly became a professional challenge for Melbourne’s Neil Petrie MPS.

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