Lessons from pharmacist influencers
Pharmacists with large online followings share their words of wisdom for other professionals, including how to protect patients, deal with pushback and adhere to regulations If you have an audience …
‘Emotionally demanding… but rewarding’
10 pharmacists reflect on their roles in voluntary assisted dying, citing concerns over inconsistent legislation, unpredictable workloads and remuneration Pharmacists have described the challenges and rewards of being involved in …
Profession celebrates World Pharmacists Day
A wrap-up of how you celebrated WPD across the country From the Pharmacy Guild hosting a consultation room on display at Melbourne’s Federation Square, to the Australian Pharmacy Council gifting …
Producing ‘AI-competent graduates’
Pharmacists already work alongside AI-enabled clinical decision support systems and educators need to keep up, researchers argue A clinical recommendation in 2030 will not be generated by a pharmacist alone, …
Pharmacist researcher named Young Tall Poppy
Dr Nagham Ailabouni has been recognised for her work in promoting safe use of medicines for people living with dementia Ailabouni, a clinician-researcher and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the …
‘Gaps’ in CM–meds interactions counselling
Most pharmacists correctly identified a complementary medicines (CM) drug interaction, study finds, but this did not consistently translate into “high-quality consultations” A simulated-patient study across Sydney pharmacies has revealed generally …
Vit C deficiency ‘most likely underlying factor’: coroner
Multivitamin manufacturer responds to allegations its product contributed to a young child’s death The manufacturer of a multivitamin product has responded to claims by a paediatrician that its product was …
First Victorian Doctor of Pharmacy program to start in 2027
The course aims to prepare students for “new and emerging roles” for pharmacists in Australia Monash University has launched its new five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Doctor of Pharmacy …
Lack of remuneration a ‘major deterrent’: OCP study
Pharmacists strongly support contraceptive resupply, but some have concerns around independent prescribing, study finds Oral contraceptive resupply appears to be acceptable to community pharmacists, a qualitative study involving 24 pharmacist …
Women ‘often put their own healthcare last’
Pharmacist leader speaks on supporting women’s health by taking opportunities to ask about breathing changes Over the past week, Asthma Australia shone a light on women’s health as part of …
RUM hits 1m milestone
Project celebrates new record of unwanted medicines collected in 12 months, highlighting “integral role” of pharmacists and their staff The Return Unwanted Medicines (RUM) Project has hit a new milestone …
‘Women are already walking through our pharmacy doors’
Asthma is “largely absent” from women’s health conversations, warns a leading organisation, but one pharmacist believes bridging the gap starts with asking a very simple question Too many women put …