New clinical apps provide trusted support across the medicines management journey
As every pharmacist knows, safe and effective medicines management relies on sound clinical decisions at every stage of patient care. From reviewing prescriptions and optimising therapy through to dispensing and …
Children’s Claratyne: clarity in kids’ hayfever
Allergic rhinitis a common condition with pervasive impacts on children. Allergic rhinitis (AR) or hayfever, is common, affecting up to 40% of children.1 AR and asthma commonly coexist, with AR …
Cyventine, the new, nicotine-free, pharmacist only smoking cessation therapy
Cyventine (cytisine) is the first new chemical entity registered in Australia to help adults (aged 18 to 65 years) quit smoking in almost two decades.1* Like varenicline, cytisine is a …
Product news for September 2026
Switch to Poly Visc single pack From 1 August 2026, the Poly Visc Lubricating Eye Ointment Twin Pack has been discontinued. After this date, any remaining stock can continue to …
Beyond the runny nose: why allergic rhinitis management matters
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most common allergic condition in Australia, with almost 6.4 million cases reported in 2024.1 Yet despite its high prevalence, allergic rhinitis is often underdiagnosed and …
Is this the right jab?
A reminder from PDL about the importance of selecting the correct RSV vaccine for a patient, in particular for pregnant women Case study A pregnant woman presents to the pharmacy …
What podiatry tells us about Australia’s prescribing rules
Do limits on scope result in fragmented care? Lachlan Aquilina and Alex Park take a look Australia is increasingly encouraging health professionals to work to their full scope of practice. …
What is the future of pharmacy?
Pharmacists are optimistic about the direction of the profession, as scope of practice delivers fresh opportunities, according to pharmacy business experts Peak Strategies Delegates at the Pharmacy Forum in Perth …
What makes pharmacists stay?
Raven’s Recruitment’s David Shaw shares lessons from some of Australia’s top community pharmacies The resignation email arrives at 7:12 am, before the pharmacy doors open. The owner reads it twice. …
Vale Peter Bayly
The South Australian pharmacy profession has lost one of its most respected practitioners, educators and leaders with the passing of Peter Bayly Peter devoted his life to advancing pharmacy through …
August MIMS update
Some recent changes to medicines listings, including new products, indications and contraindications New Products Pegunigalsidase alfa (Elfabrio) is a pegylated recombinant form of human alpha-galactosidase-A. The amino acid sequence of …
Call for better access to therapeutic vapes as quit-smoking demand grows
Doctors and pharmacists say limited access, community perceptions and a lack of evidence-based products are holding back the use of therapeutic nicotine vapes. Miranda Cook investigates An Australian doctor wants …