Fuel shortages pose emerging risks for pharmacy

As fuel costs climb and shortages loom, community pharmacies are facing mounting uncertainty on supply chains, workforce mobility, and equitable patient access.

Meet the 2024 Tasmanian pharmacists of the year

Expertise in board-level administration, medicinal cannabis and technology were honoured in the 2024 Tasmanian Pharmacist Awards.

COVID-19 prophylactic treatment now accessible in community pharmacies

Previously available in hospitals only, Evusheld can now be accessed in Victoria's 24-hour Supercare pharmacies.

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).

Hospital pharmacists’ scope is expanding

From roles in governance, research and education, hospital pharmacists are practicing to an increasingly advanced scope.

The incident trends every pharmacist should know

These case examples show that errors arise from system pressures, not individual failings. Pharmacists can act on these insights to strengthen governance. When pharmacists call...