What pharmacists need to know about new prescribing pilots

On 19 February, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that a proposed pharmacist prescribing pilot would go ahead.

2,4-Dinitrophenol – effective but dangerous fat burner

The manufactured chemical 2,4-Dinitrophenol has been used in herbicides, dyes, explosives and as a photographic developer. Also, highly effective in weight loss, its toxic...

Dos and don’ts of palliative care

How pharmacists can support patients in the end-of-life period.

Pharmacists’ demand highest in rural and remote areas

Pharmacist salaries in rural and remote areas are on the rise as the demand for professionals in community and hospital roles increases.  According to the...

Keeping mum: Maternity leave and pharmacists  

The dearth of women in senior pharmacy positions is well documented. Can offering pharmacists better support during maternity leave help correct the imbalance? Just four...

NSW pharmacies to offer COVID-19 vaccine to under-40s

About 450 community pharmacies in New South Wales will be able to administer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to patients under 40 years of age from next week, the NSW Premier announced today.