Australian Pharmacist

The results of PSA’s Branch elections are in, with three innovative new leaders chosen to steer the profession through challenging times.

After a nationwide search, Melbourne-based community pharmacist Anna Theophilos MPS has been appointed PSA’s Vaccination Ambassador.

For the fifth year in a row, more than 2,000 Australians lost their lives to overdose in 2018, according to Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2020 from Penington Institute.

Professor Lisa Nissen revealed where she would like to see pharmacists scope of practice venture, among other experts on a panel at PSA24.

This is another epidemic that must be addressed – through active living and nutrition policies.

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.