Minor Ailments Schemes: Pharmacy’s next major focus?
The implementation of a Minor Ailments Scheme (MAS) has major support in Australian pharmacy. Here’s why it’s needed – and how it’s going to...
Practice advice Q&A – Power blackout product safety
Q: A blackout knocked out power to our fridges. How do I determine what is still safe to use?
A: Refrigeration is required for temperature-sensitive...
PSA to develop education standards for CPD activities
With the Australian Pharmacy Council retiring its accreditation standards for CPD activities, PSA is set to step up.
Pharmacists vaccinate Australia’s youth
Spikevax arrived in pharmacies across Australia this week, with some already administering the new vaccine to patients.
Pharmacy students do their part for vaccine rollout
Much has been written about the pressure of the pandemic on pharmacists, but how has COVID-19 affected the profession’s future leaders? Pharmacy student Lina Okati from the University of Sydney spoke with four of her peers.
Antimicrobial prescribing in aged care continues to rise
While Australians are taking fewer antibiotics overall, there are concerns that antimicrobial prescribing is steadily increasing in aged care.
