Changes to antipsychotic dispensing trends

A new report revealed that there has been a significant reduction in antipsychotic dispensing in the past 5 years.

Cultural safety and responsiveness

Scenario A patient, who identi­fies as an Aboriginal person, presents to the pharmacy for her monthly prescriptions. Her prescriptions are not annotated as ‘CTG -...

Compounding sterile medicines

Compounding pharmacies can deliver safe, sterile medicines that are appropriate for the patient by following standards and guidelines.

How pharmacists are coping under immense pressure

From back-to-back boosters to constant queries about Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), pharmacists are under more strain than ever. Australian Pharmacist has some expert tips on coping through the chaos.

The new women’s health initiatives, explained

Over the weekend, the Albanese Government announced a $573 million commitment to national women’s health initiatives, to bipartisan support.

Highs and lows of life as a locum pharmacist

Travelling the country. Choosing your own hours. Meeting new people. These are just a few of the reasons pharmacists choose to quit their day job and hit the road as a locum.