New formats needed 
Clinical trial data released this year in a study of cisgender men, transgender men, transgender women, and nonbinary individuals who have sex with partners assigned male at birth showed that using lenacapavir results in a 96% 
‘In my view, it’s analogous to dispensing a new drug that you haven’t come across before. You understand the relevant information related to the drug from a safety and effectiveness point of view, you communicate with the patient regarding relevant counselling points, and you document relevant information.’
Life-changing tales from pharmacists across Australia
With World Patient Safety Day just passed and World Pharmacists Day around the corner, AP asked pharmacists to share their proudest moments.
Medicine use in aged care: a pill for every ill?
With medication issues the top cause of complaints in aged care homes (ACH), we examine attitudes towards the current services, and canvass possibilities for...
Crisis support: continued dispensing arrangements extended
Temporary Continued Dispensing Emergency Measures will be extended to at least 30 September, allowing Australians to continue to access essential medicines at Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prices if their prescription has run out.
PSA recommendations to improve medicine use in disability care
A critical lack of information about medicine use by people with disability prevents pharmacists from promoting the quality use of medicines within a vulnerable group.
Top tips for reaching undervaccinated groups
These patient cohorts are missing out on vaccinations for diseases that pose serious health risks. Here’s how pharmacists can help.
Thunderstorm asthma alert
Public health alerts for possible thunderstorm asthma events were issued last week in the New South Wales Riverina region and the Australian Capital Territory, with elevated pollen levels and the possibility of severe thunderstorms causing concern.
