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. 

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.

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. 

The prescribing pharmacist

James Buckley, fitness fanatic and partner at LiveLife Pharmacy Port Douglas, is full speed into the expanded Queensland prescribing pilot.