Clinical decision support and the future of pharmacy services in Australia

For nearly 65 years, MIMS Australia has been a trusted provider of medicines information, supporting generations of healthcare professionals with independent, evidence‑based resources designed specifically for Australian clinical practice.

“As pharmacists continue to take on broader clinical responsibilities, having access to current, reliable medicines information isn’t simply beneficial — it’s fundamental to delivering safe, evidence-based patient care,” says Mr Best.

Across Australia, pharmacists are providing a growing range of healthcare services, including vaccinations, medication management, and prescribing for selected conditions under evolving state and territory frameworks. These expanded responsibilities require greater clinical accountability, making dependable clinical decision support essential.

“Clinical decisions are made every day in busy pharmacy environments,” says Mr Best.

“Pharmacists need information they can trust, delivered when and where they need it, so they can focus on providing the best care for their patients.”

Pharmacists require access to comprehensive Australian medicines information, including indications, dosing, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions, pregnancy and breastfeeding advice, and information on medicines currently available in the market.

Having these resources readily available enables pharmacists to assess treatment options, identify potential risks, and make informed clinical decisions with confidence.

MIMS has continually evolved alongside the profession, ensuring its medicines information reflects current Australian clinical practice. Regular editorial updates help healthcare professionals access accurate, evidence‑based information as medicines, safety advice, and therapeutic recommendations change.

MIMS content is also integrated into pharmacy software, providing pharmacists with trusted medicines information need to search across multiple resources, supporting efficient decision‑making while maintaining focus on patient care.

Reliable medicines information underpins these clinical conversations, helping pharmacists provide consistent advice and make informed recommendations.

For nearly 65 years, MIMS Australia has remained committed to supporting healthcare professionals with comprehensive medicines information. This commitment continues today through investment in editorial excellence, digital innovation, and pharmacy software integration.

“The future of pharmacy isn’t simply about expanding services  — it’s about ensuring pharmacists have the knowledge and clinical support to deliver those services safely and confidently. That’s the role MIMS has proudly played for nearly 65 years, and it’s the role we’ll continue to play into the future,” says Mr Best.