Real-time prescription monitoring coming to NSW

The NSW Government has committed to implementing a real-time prescription monitoring (RTPM) system.

Electrolytes part 1: potassium and magnesium

Managing electrolyte disturbances
Electrolytes play an important role in the function of body tissues including skeletal and cardiac muscle.

Pharmacist advice needed in the use of MR paracetamol

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has made an interim decision to upschedule modified release (MR) paracetamol tablets from 1 October 2019 due to safety...

Highs and lows of life as a locum pharmacist

Travelling the country. Choosing your own hours. Meeting new people. These are just a few of the reasons pharmacists choose to quit their day job and hit the road as a locum.  

A day in the life of a general practice pharmacist

Discussing patient outcomes with doctors, visiting patients in their own homes, and co-developing new programs for a General Practice. If that sounds interesting to...

Some pharmacists can now protect travellers against rabies

With rabies cases increasing worldwide, patients in this jurisdiction can now receive prophylactic protection before they head off overseas.