Pharmacists play a key role in prescribing, dispensing and counselling around emergency contraception, but there are still barriers to access Emergency contraception (EC) is an important tool in the arsenal …

Pharmacist named Young Tall Poppy of Science for her research into medicine safety among older people Dr Renly Lim, from the University of South Australia, has been recognised with a …

After multiple legal cases involving substance abuse this year, experts are warning pharmacists to consider how personal issues can start to affect work life While impairment among pharmacists is relatively …

Workforce strategy, funding boost welcomed amid ‘pharmacist burnout and dissatisfaction’ The SHPA has welcomed the ACT 2022-23 Budget, handed down this week by Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr, but …

First study of its kind finds RMMRs reduce mortality by nearly 5% among older Australians in residential aged care facilities, providing “strong basis” for incoming Royal Commission changes Researchers have …

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine given green light for at-risk kids aged 6 months to 5 years as Guild calls for pharmacist administration age to be lowered The Federal Government has accepted …

Pharmacists no longer “stuck in the middle” as access to PBS-subsidised hydromorphone oral solution secured Changes to the PBS listing of hydromorphone oral solution from Monday 1 August mean pharmacists …

Concerns raised over changes to the concessional RATs program as Guild receives angry calls from members of the public The Pharmacy Guild Tasmania branch has already received numerous calls from …

New pharmacy services guidelines launched for key group, with all pharmacists encouraged to update their knowledge The PSA has launched new guidelines for pharmacy support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait …

New report finds multiple barriers to safe medicines use in people living with disability, and strong need for improved access to pharmacists and pharmacies The PSA has launched a new …

Disaster payments, RATs, the pharmacy trial and awards were in the headlines this week… RATs & disaster payments This week, we heard that the government changed its mind over its …

TGA issues fine for over $30k for unlawful advertising The TGA has issued 12 infringement notices totalling $31,698 to a NSW-based individual for alleged unlawful advertising of disposable nicotine vaping …