Australian Pharmacist

Australia is in the middle of another COVID-19 wave, with case numbers rising sharply since the end of October across the country.

The Easter long weekend is a busy time of year for pharmacists. But 2024 could be the busiest yet, as a major policy change is set to occur.

The latest injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, Wegovy, became available in Australia last week (5 August 2024).

Pharmacists routinely prescribe Pharmacist Only Medicines for minor ailments such as chloramphenicol (Chlorsig) for bacterial conjunctivitis in humans. But what can you do if someone asks for a Schedule 3 medicine for animal use?

Pharmacists should act as patient champions when it comes to accessing emergency contraception – and that means getting rid of the checklist.

Along with a change in season, pharmacists should gear up for a raft of changes set to take place on 1 March 2024.