What pharmacists need to know about VAD legislation

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now legal in most jurisdictions. But there’s a nation-wide regulation impeding access to the service.

4 vaccine trends this influenza season

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

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

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

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.

Minimising urine dipstick use improves UTI management

Over-reliance on urine dipstick testing to guide urinary tract infection management contributes to antibiotic overuse and misuse.

How pharmacists can stop the slide in immunisation coverage

As vaccine-preventable diseases resurface, pharmacies must lead informed conversations that close gaps and restore community protection.