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.
Statins still cut cardiovascular risk in old age, study confirms
Do statins still offer meaningful protection against cardiovascular disease as people grow older? A landmark Australian trial has provided some clarity.
Interprofessional collaboration and the pharmacist
Pharmacists play a significant role in the optimisation of medicine use across healthcare settings, and should be considered integral participants in multidisciplinary collaboration
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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...
SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure
Heart failure remains a significant health burden, but modern medicines, particularly SGLT2is, can offer significant benefits. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in optimising therapy, ensuring adherence, and providing education to patients.
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...
