OTC requests that often mask deeper issues
Community pharmacies are often the first place people turn when something feels ‘off’. But as pharmacists know, many requests for over-the-counter medicines are more complex than they may initially seem.
How will Australia’s pharmacy workforce respond to megatrends?
A national workforce planning initiative is underway to better understand how the pharmacy profession must evolve to meet changing needs.
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.
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Hospital pharmacists’ scope is expanding
From roles in governance, research and education, hospital pharmacists are practicing to an increasingly advanced scope.
Vic lockdowns impact essential medication review services
With COVID-19 outbreaks in one in four Victorian residential aged care facilities, many older people are at risk not only from the pandemic, but from a lack of medicine safety.
4 vaccine trends this influenza season
New strains, updated recommendations and funding changes require pharmacists to stay vigilant this season.



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