Better COVID-19 communication needed, PSA tells Vic govt committee
Insufficient or unhelpful communication from authorities has been the most frustrating aspect of the COVID-19 crisis since restrictions started, according to Victorian pharmacists.
WHO puts ‘temporary pause’ on hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus patients
A trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment has been suspended after researchers found patients receiving the drug were at higher risk of heart problems and death.
How will you celebrate World Pharmacists Day 2021?
Save the date and get ready to mark this year’s World Pharmacists Day (WPD 2021) on Saturday 25 September.
Minimising urine dipstick use improves UTI management
Over-reliance on urine dipstick testing to guide urinary tract infection management contributes to antibiotic overuse and misuse.
As medicinal cannabis prescriptions climb, does the evidence hold up?
Medicinal cannabis prescribing in Australia has risen sharply in recent years, with the TGA recording thousands of approvals each month.
How the COVID-19 Home Medicines Service works
Pharmacies will receive a $5 service fee for every eligible home delivery made through the new Home Medicines Service scheme, designed to protect the most vulnerable Australians from exposure to COVID-19.