Podcast: Busting myths about children’s pain and fever

Over-the-counter medicines are frequently used to manage childhood ailments. How can pharmacists help ensure they are administered correctly?

What can be done about ongoing medicine shortages?

Palliative care patients and children bear the brunt of short supply of medicines. These legislative updates could help to make a difference.

Dealing with aggressive customers? You’re not alone

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia tick over 4,700, many pharmacists face long working hours and the rising challenge of unacceptable customer behaviour.

The case for automated dispensing

Buying expensive robotics could seem a counterintuitive way to boost profitability while increasing customer interactions but that is the promise of automated dispensing. Could...

TGA approves Symbicort prn to treat mild asthma

Symbicort prn is now indicated to treat mild asthma flare-ups after an extended indication was approved by the TGA. Symbicort Turbuhaler and Rapihaler are now...

Immediate-release melatonin for jet lag

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has down- scheduled – to Schedule 3 Pharmacist Only – immediate-release melatonin preparations for the treatment of jet lag in adults aged 18 years or older.