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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why pharmacist accreditation is important

With demand for pharmacists in aged care set to rise, and the removal of the re-accreditation fee, there has never been a better time to broaden your scope of practice through accreditation.