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Andrew Tooms takes look around the nation at the legislative and regulatory responsibilities of pharmacists when confronted by possible abuse of a minor Author: Andrew Tooms BSc (Hons), LLB, MHM, AACPA, …

Health organisations are calling for change to improve Australia’s lagging adult vaccination uptake and poor access to vaccines, particularly for leading respiratory diseases such as RSV. Sheshtyn Paola reports KEY …

Naomi Perri is a well-known face of community pharmacy through her regular television segment for Chemist Warehouse. She is also a popular DJ and model.  Megan Haggan speaks to Naomi …

Medicinal cannabis is growing in popularity, promising benefits for a wide variety of conditions. But with most products currently unapproved S8s, pharmacists need to be vigilant. Sheshtyn Paola investigates Medicinal cannabis use is increasing …

If last year’s Medibank and Optus data breaches did not put cyber security to the forefront of pharmacists’ minds, the recent attack on electronic prescription exchange, MediSecure, surely has, writes …

What role can pharmacists play in helping people receive end-of-life care in the community? Sheshtyn Paola investigates Key points While many people prefer to die at home, this often depends …

Dementia is devastating for all those whose lives it touches. But it may surprise you to learn that its impact is hitting women particularly hard, writes Leanne Philpott Key points: …

Consultant pharmacists can now provide home medicines reviews and residential management reviews to NDIS recipients—but they still face barriers and hurdles to providing care. Megan Haggan takes a look at …

The immune system serves as the body’s first line of defence. We investigate some of the latest research findings on immune health Our highly complex immune system is regulated by …

While contraception is an important consideration in the postpartum period, many new mums are simply too busy to think about it. Sheshtyn Paola explores factors to consider, the methods available …

The rising levels of allergic diseases, especially food-induced anaphylaxis presents opportunities for pharmacists to take a lead role in education and management, says Jala Moushi Key points: The increasing prevalence …

A last-minute legislative amendment left pharmacists scrambling to deal with an expanded, and unexpected, responsibility in supplying vapes without prescriptions. Megan Haggan explores how this situation came about, and the …