Drug absorption and first pass metabolism
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …
Herpes zoster (shingles) and its management: an update
Early diagnosis and management are central to the treatment of herpes zoster, commonly called shingles. Pharmacists need to know the symptoms, risk factors, those who are vulnerable and possible complications. …
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
MASLD is a highly prevalent, multifactorial disease with significant implications for medication management. Pharmacist-led medication reviews are essential to improving clinical outcomes, reducing adverse events, and supporting integrated care. By …
Managing risk in staged supply services
USING THE PDL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS This series introduces pharmacists to the PDL Risk Management Guide for Pharmacists, and how it can be used in everyday pharmacy practice …
Ankylosing spondylitis: an overview
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to contribute to earlier identification, improved medication management, and enhanced outcomes for patients living with ankylosing spondylitis. By Zaheeda Patel BPharm, AACPA, MACP Learning outcomes After …
‘Long tail’: Flu season concerns prompt vax push
Pharmacists are being placed at the centre of campaigns to encourage flu vaccination ahead the season’s peak Insights from the Northern Hemisphere indicate this year’s flu season could be longer, …
An authentic voice for the profession
Kelly Abbott has been named the 2026 MIMS Consultant Pharmacist of the Year This year’s leading credentialed pharmacist has urged her colleagues to share what they do with the general …
GBMA chief steps down
Departing GBMA chief executive lauded for strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to improving medicines affordability After eight years at the helm of the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA), Marnie …
HMR caps: ‘We are not stopping’
PSA president Professor Mark Naunton has quoted Orwell in his welcome to CPC26, saying that it feels like “some animals are more equal than others” Naunton told delegates that despite …
Recent vaccination incidents – lessons for pharmacy practice
PDL identifies common risk themes and provides advice for pharmacists immunisers in its latest practice alert Following the recent practice alert Staying vaccination-ready, PDL has identified an increase in vaccination-related …
Telehealth an option: Ahpra
Practitioners urged to consider whether telehealth may be an appropriate alternative for patients during the ongoing fuel crisis Telehealth consultations could help patients maintain access to healthcare amid calls to conserve fuel, the Australian …
The week in review
The latest on GLP-1 listings, NSW broadens nasal FluMist access and a potential pharmacy payment for diphtheria vaccination were among our readers’ picks this week A pricing agreement is needed …