Nations around the globe used to look to Australia for examples of bold and innovative pharmacy funding projects. But many of our overseas peers...
The implementation of a Minor Ailments Scheme (MAS) has major support in Australian pharmacy. Here’s why it’s needed – and how it’s going to...
Victoria has begun rolling out its SafeScript real-time prescription monitoring program, prompting many to ask: When will pharmacists see a national system?
Wading through the...
Patients rely on pharmacists and prescribers having mutual respect for one another, while maintaining their independence. We take a look at striking the right...
With medication issues the top cause of complaints in aged care homes (ACH), we examine attitudes towards the current services, and canvass possibilities for...
There is strong evidence that hospital patients benefit from pharmacists being involved in post-discharge care. But pharmacists face multiple barriers when it comes to...
Dealing with aggressive or abusive patients is one of the least pleasant components of a community pharmacist’s role. What’s best practice for avoiding or...
The recent upscheduling of codeine has pushed issues around drug dependency into the spotlight. So how can community pharmacists help minimise harm at the...
Earlier this year, retired pharmacist and survivor of domestic violence Julie Griffin MPS was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to...
Early career pharmacists now make up the majority of the sector’s workforce, so how do they see the future panning out?
Young, smart but underutilised...
