NSW Health has issued an alert following a stream of newborn and infant presentations with symptoms of anticholinergic syndrome.

The long-awaited Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement was signed last Thursday, providing Australians with better access to pharmacists and supporting the safe and quality use of medicines.

Pharmacist Judy Williams is a vital member of her community, providing important health services to a population of 26,000 people in a remote Australian town. She hasn’t had a pay rise in over a decade.

 A significant milestone has been reached in pharmacy, with Australia’s first genuine and legally valid electronic prescription (e-prescription) created, stored and dispensed in Victoria last week.

Pharmacy changes will take place mid-winter, with a range of practice, fee and career pathway updates kicking off on 1 July 2024.

A popular wonder drug of the 19th century, this patent medicine packed multiple punches. In 1848, Dr John Collis Browne had a problem. After training...