Adapting an intern promotion to the pandemic
An enterprising intern ditched her planned diabetes consultations to master pandemic communication skills.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) presented new challenges for Australians – among them...
The career opportunities that come from going bush
Breaking barriers and broadening horizons: how rural internships have been the gateway to diverse practice for these four pharmacists.
The domino effect: making sense of upcoming practice changes
It’s an exciting time for pharmacists, who are on the brink of providing a range of new vaccines and services.
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.
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.
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...
