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.
Injection interrupted: what happens when the dose doesn’t go in?
When an injection doesn’t go as planned, here’s how to calmly handle these situations while maintaining safety and trust.
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...
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).
Limited evidence for medicinal cannabis in most mental health conditions
A systematic review and meta-analysis found little evidence that cannabinoids improve outcomes for common conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders.
Huge change to vaping laws to smash recreational use
Huge changes are coming to vaping laws. What is changing, and what changes will affect pharmacists?
