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...

New recommendations for patients with mild asthma

The latest version of the Australian Asthma Handbook includes a new treatment option for adults and adolescents with mild asthma.

Eye protection important for regular mask users

A new Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing last week for dry eye product Cationorm ties into a quirky review of a new area of literature from United States researchers. 

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.

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).

Pharmacists on dealing with medicine shortages

With medicine shortages continuing to be an issue for the foreseeable future, pharmacists share how they are managing patients’ conditions and expectations.