Tragic case leads to error reporting mechanism recommendation

After medicines were delivered to the wrong person, the coroner has recommended a new safety measure to curb inadvertent errors.

Pharmacists to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced last week that pharmacists will be involved in the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy, starting from Phase 2a.

Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine approved

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for use as a booster dose for adults.

Are you prepared for the paracetamol regulation changes?

At the end of this month, new pack sizes will start to arrive in pharmacies – ahead of the impending scheduling change of paracetamol. From...

Are you prepared for the new ODT program?

The new Opioid Dependence Treatment Program kicks off on 1 July. Here's the steps you need to take before, during and after the transition.

ATAGI advice for this year’s flu season

As we head into autumn, pharmacists should start preparing for a flu season like no other.