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.
Apps for health records
A range of apps enable pharmacists and patients to see and/or manage their medical information.
As the benefits of My Health Record (MHR) become...
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.
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.
Another vaccine-preventable disease makes a resurgence
Once a disease of the past, diphtheria is rapidly re-emerging across Australia. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.
Pharmacists end 2021 on a high note at PSA Pharmacy Awards
Last week, pharmacists in the ACT and Victoria were honoured with PSA Pharmacy Awards for hard work and dedication, through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
