‘I don’t have a script. Can I have an emergency supply...

Emergency supply of medicines allows a pharmacist, in an emergency without a prescription, to initiate a small quantity supply (usually 3 days’ worth) of a Prescription OnlyMedicine (S4) for a patient when it’s not possible to contact the prescriber.

Influenza vaccines: what pharmacists need to know for 2022

After 2 years of low influenza rates due to COVID-19, the 2022 flu season is unpredictable, and could be a whopper. Here are six things you need to know.

COVID-19 medicines home delivery services

With stricter social distancing measures in place and more Australians, particularly the elderly, choosing to remain at home due to COVID-19, many community pharmacies have had increased demand for home delivery.

Sun safety guidelines now based on skin type

Australia’s sun safety guidelines have been updated for diverse skin types to ensure maximum sun protection and vitamin D production.

Tasmanian pharmacists forge on as hospitals shut amid Stage 4 COVID-19...

As hospitals and all non-essential businesses in Burnie on Tasmania’s north-west coast shut down to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, pharmacists are feeling the pressure – but finding ways to carry on.

Chlorodyne: the quadruple threat

A popular wonder drug of the 19th century, this patent medicine packed multiple punches. In 1848, Dr John Collis Browne had a problem. After training...