Q&A: Shadow Federal Health Minister Catherine King

As a supporter of pharmacists, Catherine King MP is a firm believer in having a ‘broader’ role for pharmacists in Australia’s health system. During her...

Q&A: Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy

Since taking up the Chief Medical Officer post in 2016, Professor Brendan Murphy has made a number of strategic interventions in the pharmacy sphere,...

TGA changes continue to impact and sometimes baffle pharmacists

A number of recent decisions by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) are highly relevant to pharmacists in Australia. Firstly, the interim decision from the...

Medication management gives athletes a sporting chance 

Effectively managing the medication and health of elite athletes is always the right medicine for their sporting success.  However it’s often difficult when high-performance...

Breaking the silence on mental health

Annette Baker, whose portrait was one of 49 finalists in the inaugural Australian Mental Health Prize 2016, has worked hard to raise awareness about...

Out of the shadows  

Pharmacists are embracing new opportunities to play a greater role in multidisciplinary teams focused on mental health.  Australian Pharmacist spoke with two mental health...