‘We’ve just been scraping through’: hospital pharmacists rally under Omicron pressure

Shortages of staff, medicines and beds coupled with an influx of patients with COVID-19 and changing regulations have left many hospital workers, including pharmacists, overwhelmed.

Off-label use of medicines

By understanding the risks involved in the supply of off-label medicines, pharmacists can best fulfil their professional responsibilities.

What role do pharmacists play in palliative care?

At some stage in their lives, most Australians will need the assistance of palliative care services, whether as a patient, family member or carer. Pharmacists are an important part of the multidisciplinary teams that provide this support.

Pharmacists are feeling the burn(out)

Pharmacists are experiencing increasing levels of burnout due to COVID-19 related stressors, according to the results of a new national survey.

From farming to pharmacy

Associate Professor Dan Malone MPS is the course director of Monash University’s undergraduate pharmacy degree and a mental health expert.

How to foster continuity of care

With community pharmacies feeling the squeeze, there has never been a more important time to provide continuity of care by building patient loyalty. Self-serve checkouts,...