Queensland pharmacists scramble to get ready for free flu vaccines

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While PSA welcomed Monday’s announcement for free flu vaccines for Queenslanders aged 5–65, pharmacists on the ground have voiced their frustration that there was no warning or time to prepare ahead of the program rollout.

Running for the shelter of a ‘mother’s little helper’

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The popularisation of meprobamate from the 1950s onwards ushered in the dawn of the psychopharmacological era where patients began to look to doctors to...

OTC requests that often mask deeper issues

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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.

4 vaccine trends this influenza season

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New strains, updated recommendations and funding changes require pharmacists to stay vigilant this season.

Why this GP trained pharmacists for the QLD prescribing pilot

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

Bridging NIPVIP knowledge gaps

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For those who were unable to make it to the PSA’s jam-packed NIPVIP webinar, here’s the most sought-after information from the expert hosts.