Supporting patients through changes to PBS listings for PPIs
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) recently made changes to the listings for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in an effort to address overprescribing.
The changes, which...
Post-discharge care: Closing the loop
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...
Telepharmacy – pharmacy horizons
The tyranny of distance in Australia should make telepharmacy a potent force in healthcare. But a nationwide video conferencing service that’s dedicated to preventing...
Future facing: long-term practice effects of COVID-19
Pharmacists have adapted to life in the COVID-19 era, but what new practices should remain permanently?
As Australia marks 6 months of disruption, uncertainty...
Pandemic measures to aid pharmacists extended
Medicine-related COVID-19 measures, including Continued Dispensing arrangements and the Home Medicines Service, will continue for at least another 6 months.
4 graphs show how influenza vaccination is going this season
How pharmacist-administered vaccination has tracked across the years, and where the profession has an opportunity to improve access.














