5 big pharmacy changes coming in March
Along with a change in season, pharmacists should gear up for a raft of changes set to take place on 1 March 2024.
New PIM list reveals high-risk medicines for older patients
A new PIMs list unveiled medicines that could result in negative clinical outcomes, including hospitalisation and death in older patients.
Top 4 counselling points for levothyroxine, including updated CAL advice
How to dispense levothyroxine safely, from applying cautionary advisory labels to using the medicine’s new name.
COVID-19: Continued Dispensing extended to ensure supply of essential medicines
Emergency measures to allow continued access to essential medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) have been extended to at least 30 June this year.
Moderna coming to a pharmacy near you
The first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) will be delivered to 1,200 community pharmacies at the end of next week.
Preparing for the massive MS-2 Step change
All pharmacists can soon dispense MS-2 Step, following a landmark decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.