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.

Pharmacists recognised for excellence

The PSA recognised outstanding pharmacists at its 2024 South Australia and Northern Territory Excellence Awards in Adelaide over the weekend.

What pharmacists learnt in 2021

The last year has been one of the most challenging to date. But as these stories highlight, pharmacists have continued to improve the lives of Australians throughout the pandemic.

Meet PSA’s NSW pharmacists of the year

Four outstanding pharmacists were recognised for their dedication to the profession at PSA’s New South Wales Annual Therapeutic Update (ATU) last weekend.

Could domestic manufacturing fix our medicine shortage problems?

With medicine shortages set to be an issue for the foreseeable future, local medicines manufacturing could be the way forward.

Pharmacists vaccinate Australia’s youth

Spikevax arrived in pharmacies across Australia this week, with some already administering the new vaccine to patients.