Patient resources
ADHD poisonings highlight growing safety risk
In 2023, there were 3,242 reported poisoning cases involving ADHD medicines, more than four times the 795 cases recorded in 2014.
PSA’s projects make a bigger impact than ever before
The PSA released its 2025 Strategic Projects Impact Report last week, showcasing its leadership in advancing pharmacist practice.
Ahpra’s new login system leaves some pharmacists locked out
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has debuted a new platform that many pharmacists have found less than user friendly.
Urinary incontinence: let’s talk about leaks
Incontinence often leads to reduced quality of life and is under-recognised due to stigma.
Closing the gap on Q fever vaccination access
A new pharmacist-led Q fever vaccination service is providing essential protection for farmers in Victoria.
ADHD poisonings highlight growing safety risk
In 2023, there were 3,242 reported poisoning cases involving ADHD medicines, more than four times the 795 cases recorded in 2014.
PSA’s projects make a bigger impact than ever before
The PSA released its 2025 Strategic Projects Impact Report last week, showcasing its leadership in advancing pharmacist practice.
Ahpra’s new login system leaves some pharmacists locked out
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has debuted a new platform that many pharmacists have found less than user friendly.
Urinary incontinence: let’s talk about leaks
Incontinence often leads to reduced quality of life and is under-recognised due to stigma.
Closing the gap on Q fever vaccination access
A new pharmacist-led Q fever vaccination service is providing essential protection for farmers in Victoria.
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A cup of tea, a Bex and a good lie down
Immortalised in Australian slang, the analgesic phenacetin (used in Bex powder) is wrapped up in the development of the modern pharmaceutical industry and has...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine health hubs announced
The Federal Government is calling on community pharmacists to help vaccinate millions of Australians against COVID-19.
Landmark Australian study on oxycodone prescribing
Oxycodone is the most prescribed strong opioid in Australia. Yet little was known about its use and prescribing patterns – until now.
Triptans downscheduled to S3 medicines
Last year, the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced that certain triptans will be available over the counter in 2021.
New CAL D instruction for antibiotics
A new cautionary advisory label for antibiotics that will replace decades of advice to take the medicines ‘until all used’ or ‘until all taken’ will be released next year.
Pharmacists help patients as Ozempic shortage gets even worse
Late last week, the TGA announced there would be no semaglutide stock from mid-November 2022 until the end of March next year.
