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...

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.

Redefining identity in the age of AI

AI is transforming healthcare, but how will it challenge pharmacists’ identities, which are closely tied to intelligence and decision-making?

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.

Gongs for pharmacists delivering outstanding service to their communities

Five pharmacists have been recognised for outstanding service to their communities and to the pharmacy profession in this year's Australia Day honours.

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.