‘I understood why they were confused’
National vaccination ambassador shares why she thinks the state-by-state vaccination rules in Australia have become “a shambles” PSA National Vaccination Ambassador Anna Theophilos is calling for vaccination rules across the …
Women’s confidence in contraceptive prescribing explored
Australian patients were asked how they felt about pharmacist supply and resupply of contraceptives and what would change their views Pharmacists are well-positioned and trusted for contraceptive resupply, but female …
World news wrapup: 21 May 2026
Online pharmacist struck off and two more suspended in UK case; mass pharmacist strikes in India protest e-pharmacy regulation; US pharmacist Senator slammed for RFK Jr support UK: Pharmacy Magazine …
The dry cough stops here. An effective dry cough solution.
Recommend Rikodeine to your patients to help put a stop to their stubborn dry cough. Cough is a common symptom for which people seek the advice of a pharmacist. Pharmacists …
Role of DAA error in man’s death examined
A man died after taking medicines dispensed in a Webster pack, and a part owner of the pharmacy has apologised to the victims’ family An inquest into the death of …
Diphtheria: health workers told to check immunisation status
As the health minister describes the diphtheria outbreak as the biggest seen in decades, doctors and other experts are emphasising the importance of vaccination A person is believed to have …
Will AI help to fast-track TGA meds approvals?
The Federal Budget papers listed the medicines regulator as an example of how government agencies are using AI to save time and money The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been …
‘They become more and more sophisticated over time’
AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh discusses cybersecurity in 2026 – including why pharmacists need to consider themselves data stewards She sits down with PSA’s digital health lead and pharmacist Jarrod …
dRx series: Deprescribing calcium & vitamin D in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing calcium and vitamin D for your older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred …
Conviction after ‘demonstrated and ongoing pattern of fraudulent behaviour’
Ahpra has issued a warning to those thinking of holding themselves out as a registered practitioner after a woman’s year-long pattern of conduct A woman has appeared before Penrith Local …
Queensland expands nasal flu vax access
Needle-free influenza vaccinations can now be administered to children and teens up to 18 years under Queensland’s free immunisation program Pharmacists are being given the green light to administer the nasal …
Peptides a threat to health and sports integrity: SIA
Concerns are being raised about the growing use of peptides, putting athletes at risk of lengthy bans Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) is putting athletes, coaches and support personnel, including pharmacists, …