Vaccine mandates to protect healthcare workers and community
Only half of Australia’s states and territories have explicitly mandated COVID-19 vaccines for all healthcare workers, including pharmacists.
PSA secures funding for dedicated aged care pharmacists
New funding has been secured to embed pharmacists in Residential Aged Care Facilities, revolutionising the way we care for the elderly.
Diethylstilbestrol: a public health disaster
A multi-use artificial hormone, Diethylstilbestrol was controversial from its discovery, with the inventor of the drug warning of possible side effects. Its impact on...
Life as a locum pharmacist
Tara Hehir MPS works as a locum pharmacist and an International Pharmacy Federation representative. This means different roles, such as IVF dosing and aged...
Tips for pharmacists providing COVID-19 vaccinations
Australian Pharmacist asked two experienced vaccinators for their tips and tricks to ensure things run smoothly.
WHO puts ‘temporary pause’ on hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus patients
A trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment has been suspended after researchers found patients receiving the drug were at higher risk of heart problems and death.
