More surprising updates to Continued Dispensing arrangements

The changes to ongoing Continued Dispensing arrangements after the expiry of the emergency measure came as a shock to many pharmacists.

Australia is in the grips of a cryptosporidiosis outbreak

Data from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System reveals cases of cryptosporidiosis have skyrocketed in 2024.

What you need to know about the paracetamol regulation changes

From February, pack sizes of paracetamol sold in pharmacies will change. Here’s what pharmacists need to know. Come Saturday (1 February 2025), paracetamol in packs...

Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration

All vaccinators should be knowledgeable about and use landmarking techniques to prevent shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.

New Label 24 to help pharmacists reduce opioid risks

In line with TGA regulatory changes to enhance medicine safety, PSA has developed a cautionary advisory label that warns consumers about the risk of opioid overdose and dependence.

Pharmacist prescribing and emergency supply

On most days, community pharmacists will face at least one scenario where they are a ‘prescriber by default’, solving problems for patients ranging from out-of-date prescriptions, lost medicines, to travelling patients who left their scripts at home.