How to grow our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacist workforce

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are drastically underrepresented in the pharmacy profession, accounting for just 0.3% of the pharmacist workforce. This disparity impacts...

Chronic pain – the role of pharmacists

Pharmacists play a vital role supporting patients with chronic pain. Around 1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain; this rises to 1 in 3...

Vale John Ware OAM FPS: A life dedicated to pharmacy

John Ware OAM FPS was an unparalleled leader in the pharmacy profession who sadly passed away on 27 December 2020 at the age of 92.

Career pathways: Fine wine and aged care blend in this Wood

Working in aged care allows Amelia Wood MPS to improve prescribing practices while working flexibly for her childcare needs. What led you to pharmacy? Winemaking was...

Coping in a pandemic

Pregnant and with an immune-compromised toddler, pharmacy owner Jacqueline Meyer MPS tells how she has learned to cope in ‘new normal’ times.

Queensland scope of practice pilot launches

Queenslanders are set to have greater access to high-quality, primary healthcare services from today (24 April 2024) under the state government’s Community Pharmacy Scope...