Pharma – Australia’s leading ocular therapeutics magazine

Pharma was launched in 2008 by Optometry Australia to support the emergence of therapeutics in optometry with the final issue published in September of 2020.

Pharma was published quarterly (March, June, September and December) and offered Australian members six accredited clinical CPD points per issue. It featured quality editorial with a strong emphasis on stories that promote cutting-edge therapeutic developments and research as well as clinical case studies.

Past issues are still available for Optometry Australia members to read online.

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In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.