Supporting patients through changes to PBS listings for PPIs

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How pharmacist-administered vaccination has tracked across the years, and where the profession has an opportunity to improve access.