A wrap-around approach to managing endometriosis
With a new medicine available for endometriosis, here's how pharmacists can screen for the ‘missed disease’ and discuss appropriate options.
‘April Fool’s day’ for pharmacists and patients as Continued Dispensing ends next week
The Easter long weekend is a busy time of year for pharmacists. But 2024 could be the busiest yet, as a major policy change is set to occur.
Helping patients understand new vaping restrictions
With additional vaping restrictions rolling out throughout 2024, more patients will likely seek therapeutic vaping products.
Recognising pharmacists is more important than ever
Thank Your Pharmacist Day (21 March 2024) allows all pharmacists to celebrate the profession with patients and colleagues alike.
SHINGRIX now available to millions of vulnerable patients
From 1 November 2023, millions of Australians at risk of severe complications from shingles can receive a Shingrix vaccine under the NIP.
A wrap-around approach to managing endometriosis
With a new medicine available for endometriosis, here's how pharmacists can screen for the ‘missed disease’ and discuss appropriate options.
‘April Fool’s day’ for pharmacists and patients as Continued Dispensing ends...
The Easter long weekend is a busy time of year for pharmacists. But 2024 could be the busiest yet, as a major policy change is set to occur.
Helping patients understand new vaping restrictions
With additional vaping restrictions rolling out throughout 2024, more patients will likely seek therapeutic vaping products.
Recognising pharmacists is more important than ever
Thank Your Pharmacist Day (21 March 2024) allows all pharmacists to celebrate the profession with patients and colleagues alike.
SHINGRIX now available to millions of vulnerable patients
From 1 November 2023, millions of Australians at risk of severe complications from shingles can receive a Shingrix vaccine under the NIP.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine health hubs announced
The Federal Government is calling on community pharmacists to help vaccinate millions of Australians against COVID-19.
A cup of tea, a Bex and a good lie down
Immortalised in Australian slang, the analgesic phenacetin (used in Bex powder) is wrapped up in the development of the modern pharmaceutical industry and has...
Triptans downscheduled to S3 medicines
Last year, the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced that certain triptans will be available over the counter in 2021.
New CAL D instruction for antibiotics
A new cautionary advisory label for antibiotics that will replace decades of advice to take the medicines ‘until all used’ or ‘until all taken’ will be released next year.
Pharmacists help patients as Ozempic shortage gets even worse
Late last week, the TGA announced there would be no semaglutide stock from mid-November 2022 until the end of March next year.
Lower PBS Safety Net thresholds: what you need to know
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net thresholds will be reduced from 1 July. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.