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. 

The career opportunities for young pharmacists

Three pharmacists share what they love about the profession and what they hope 2021 holds.

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.

Government-funded RSV vaccines to protect infants from severe disease

With cases of RSV spiking in 2024, the federal government announced free vaccination would be offered to eligible pregnant people and babies.

Clinical governance and the role of the pharmacist

For continual provision of safe healthcare services, pharmacists must ensure clinical governance structures are in place at their facility.

Breaking down barriers to emergency contraception

Almost two decades after the emergency contraceptive pill was listed as a Schedule 3 medicine, women still face myriad barriers to access. Pharmacists can help break down these barriers and empower women when it comes to their reproductive health.