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More than access: the evolving role of pharmacists in UTI care
With pharmacist-led UTI services now widely established, the conversation has shifted beyond improving access to care. How are pharmacists balancing timely treatment with appropriate diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship and patient education? …
Travel health: preparing Australians for overseas travel
An effective pre-travel consultation extends well beyond determining which vaccines are required for a particular destination Key points Travel health extends beyond vaccination and should be based on an individual …
Going full scope with skin care
We speak with pharmacists who are finding it “incredibly rewarding” to expand their skill set to consult on common skin presentations KEY POINTS: Expanded scope practitioners can provide structured consultations …
Supporting healthier ageing
By recognising subtle changes, understanding individual goals and intervening early, pharmacists can play an important role in helping older Australians stay healthier and independent for longer, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …
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 …
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 …
25 Years of remembering, reflecting and taking action
On the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day, an expert panel presented confronting numbers and messages, and there is a call for pharmacy to play its part International Overdose Awareness Day …
Preparing for the allergy season
With allergic rhinitis cases often ramping up during the spring season, Sheshtyn Paola speaks with two award-winning community pharmacists about how to prepare KEY POINTS: Allergic rhinitis is a common …
Women’s midlife health: more than menopause
Menopause may be a common reason for women to seek advice, but it shouldn’t be the only conversation. Midlife offers a valuable opportunity to assess future health risks, encourage prevention …
Mind the gap: Pharmacy’s role in heart health
Most first heart attacks are preventable, yet too many Australians remain unaware of the risk until it’s too late. From opportunistic screening to post-discharge support, where can pharmacists make the …
Tackling wellness: Medicine 3.0
Pharmacists are well positioned to support the evolution in preserving health through preventive care, evidence-based complementary medicine advice, lifestyle counselling and personalised approaches to medicine optimisation KEY POINTS The Medicine …
The spectre of supermarket pharmacy resurfaces
An Australian think tank has released a proposal that the Community Pharmacy Agreements be abolished, along with the ownership and location rules On 13 July 2026, the Grattan Institute published …