Why this GP trained pharmacists for the QLD prescribing pilot

The urgent need to train pharmacists as autonomous prescribers to fill healthcare gaps under the Queensland Scope of Practice Pilot.

The Y to Z’s of drug names

Ever wondered how ‘Zoloft’ got its zing? AP examines the world of pharmacological nomenclature to find out.

A turning point in anaphylaxis care?

Adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (neffy) was recently approved by the TGA and is now available for use in Australia.

Pharmacy & Me: Fighting for fair remuneration

In this special episode of Pharmacy & Me, hosts Peter Guthrey and Hannah Knowles get to the heart of the issue, speaking with Ienaam and pharmacy owner Caroline Diamantis MPS about what needs to change when it comes to remuneration.

Conjunctivitis – an irritating condition

Conjunctivitis is a common ophthalmic condition characterised by inflammation of the conjunctiva. Causes of conjunctivitis can be either infective (e.g. bacterial, viral) or non-infective (e.g. allergic, chemical irritation).

Pharmacists ‘hindered’ during COVID-19 pandemic

Pharmacists have been hamstrung by conflicting federal and state legislation while battling to provide the best possible care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.