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.
Distinguished pharmacists receive Australia Day awards
The 2021 Australia Day Honours List included several high profile pharmacists and educators in the profession.
Eye protection important for regular mask users
A new Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing last week for dry eye product Cationorm ties into a quirky review of a new area of literature from United States researchers.
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.
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.
Pharmacists on dealing with medicine shortages
With medicine shortages continuing to be an issue for the foreseeable future, pharmacists share how they are managing patients’ conditions and expectations.
