As Australia heats up, so do the pressures on our healthcare system. Unpack how climate change is reshaping the patterns of disease, medicine use, and healthcare delivery—and what pharmacists need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

This presentation will address the following learning objectives:

• Identify key climate-related health threats impacting Australian communities, including heat-related illness, respiratory disease, infectious disease, and mental health.
• Describe the projected shifts in medication demand and therapeutic priorities associated with climate-driven health impacts.
• Outline the pharmacy's role in supporting vulnerable populations most at risk during climate-related events.
• Apply principles of climate resilience in pharmacy practice, including medicine storage, continuity of care planning, and emergency preparedness.
• Explain how to integrate sustainable and proactive strategies into healthcare service delivery to adapt to the evolving clinical landscape under climate pressure.