On the ground with poisons information specialists
How pharmacists are trained to deal with life-threatening calls – from medicine misadventure to ingestion of pesticides.
PSA President slams cash-for-vapes proposal
The proposal was set to offer cash incentives to pharmacists for stocking, dispensing, and recommending nicotine vapes in community pharmacies. The PSA National President...
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...
From Egypt to the Australian outback
For more than a century there was no pharmacy in Wilcannia, NSW – until George Morkos MPS blew into town 8 years ago.
What attracted...
Weight loss management
Obesity is one of the most significant public health concerns worldwide. Almost 70% of Australians and 25% of children are overweight or obese.
Improving medicines safety at transitions of care
Transitions of care are periods of high risk for medication errors and miscommunication, leading to patient harm.













