Celebrating 25 years of pharmacist accreditation

Medication reviews have been improving the lives of patients and boosting the careers of pharmacists for a quarter of a century, with the future of the service looking even brighter.

Pharmacists are feeling the burn(out)

Pharmacists are experiencing increasing levels of burnout due to COVID-19 related stressors, according to the results of a new national survey.

Men warned of sodium valproate risk ahead of fatherhood

The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued a caution over the use of sodium valproate in men who are planning a family.

Brisbane pharmacists advised to wear face masks, eye protection

Queensland’s Chief Medical Officer has advised pharmacists in metropolitan Brisbane and the Ipswich region to wear face masks, following a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in the state.

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.

Life on the road

An injury saw former construction worker Sean Richardson MPS swap life on the tools for one behind the dispensary. He hasn’t looked back.