A ‘perfect storm’ is in the works in Victoria, with dangerous weather conditions and the impacts of COVID-19 potentially combining to wreak havoc in the state.

Pharmacists should be prepared to answer questions from prescribers and health consumers about the effectiveness or appropriateness of medications using evidence-based practices.

Scabies is an infestation of the skin that causes intense itching and lesions as it burrows into the stratum corneum.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has urged the community not to stockpile medicines, as Australian rates of COVID-19 infections continue to rise.

Community pharmacist Dianne Brown MPS has helped many patients achieve better health outcomes during her four-decade career. The secret? Building strong relationships and a desire to help. 

Residential aged care providers should be required to employ or retain at least one pharmacist as part of their allied healthcare team, according to the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.