More data needed to tackle costs of cold chain breaches
A pilot study investigating loss of medicines due to cold chain breaches (CCB) in community pharmacies in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia, has...
Are antibiotics courses for common infections too long?
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, shorter courses of antibiotics are now recommended for patients with common infections, but how short is long enough?
The...
Taking the career path less-travelled
A showcase of entry-level career opportunities for pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry.
There are numerous career options available to pharmacists in Australia. While the...
Health literacy in practice
Case scenario
You work part-time as a general practice pharmacist. You have completed the Org HLR for the practice and discovered that its current process...
How to talk about smoking cessation in priority populations
Pharmacists can provide important information and support, recommend suitable over-the-counter products to help patients quit smoking.
Australia’s rise in accidental drug-induced overdoses
As the rate of accidental prescribed drug-induced overdoses continues to climb, pharmacists have an increased responsibility to focus on early intervention.
The Penington Institute’s Australia’s...
