Eight billion reasons to protect one of Australia’s greatest healthcare achievements
Eighty years ago, Australians made a remarkable choice, writes Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 1946, in the aftermath of war and amid hopes of building …
From Sydney to the Olympic stage
The University of Sydney look at how alumnus, Dr Mark Stuart OBE, forged an unconventional career in pharmacy When Dr Mark Stuart OBE graduated from the University of Sydney with …
You think you’re safe – until you’re not
Artificial intelligence has seamlessly woven itself into our daily routines, impacting almost everything we do whether we realise it or not, Peak Strategies director Priya Narsing writes As business owners, …
Missed deadline may impact future licence applications
More than 500 pharmacy business licence applications submitted as deadline approaches, the Queensland Pharmacy Business Ownership Council reports The first year of licensing under the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024 …
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 …