Vaccination advice for monkeypox and Japanese encephalitis

Vaccination will be paramount to curb the spread of monkeypox and Japanese encephalitis in Australia, delegates at the VIC/TAS Annual Therapeutic Update 2022 heard.

Is Australia heading for a massive measles outbreak?

There have been two deaths in the southwest US due to measles. Western Australia is facing a fresh outbreak. Are we next?

Post-discharge care: Closing the loop

There is strong evidence that hospital patients benefit from pharmacists being involved in post-discharge care. But pharmacists face multiple barriers when it comes to...

This pharmacist is transforming homeless health services

Homeless patients often have complex health needs and difficulty sticking to medicine regimes. But Western Australia-based GP pharmacist Kate Fulford MPS uses her broad knowledge base to find the right approach.

Winners and grinners at Pharmacy Shark Tank

A replacement for cotton wool and tape at injection sites and a new app that tracks expiry dates on medicines to prevent wastage were among six innovative ideas to advance patient care presented to judges at yesterday’s session.

The accredited rural community pharmacist

Gunnedah-based Karen Carter FPS loves making a difference to patients’ health and wellbeing. She always knew she wanted to own a pharmacy. Now she has two .