WHO puts ‘temporary pause’ on hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus patients
A trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment has been suspended after researchers found patients receiving the drug were at higher risk of heart problems and death.
Life as a Sydney suburban community pharmacist
Loan Pham MPS, a daughter of Vietnamese refugees, has spent 14 years at one pharmacy. She loves it so much, she’s hoping to buy...
How to increase vaccination rates in adolescents
Adolescent vaccination rates remain below optimal levels, often due to the COVID-related interruption to the school vaccination programs, increased vaccine hesitancy and accessibility challenges. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to educate and advocate for immunisation in adolescents.
Better COVID-19 communication needed, PSA tells Vic govt committee
Insufficient or unhelpful communication from authorities has been the most frustrating aspect of the COVID-19 crisis since restrictions started, according to Victorian pharmacists.
Preparing to vaccinate children under 12 against COVID-19
On 5 December, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) provisionally approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children over 5 years of age.
How the COVID-19 Home Medicines Service works
Pharmacies will receive a $5 service fee for every eligible home delivery made through the new Home Medicines Service scheme, designed to protect the most vulnerable Australians from exposure to COVID-19.
