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High-quality medicines reconciliation should ideally occur in the emergency department or soon after admission to the ward.
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Pharmacists are driving an increase in vaccination rates, says vaccine expert
Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective and life-saving health interventions, saving over 150 million lives worldwide in the last half century.
In Australia, we’re...
Changes to PBS antibiotic prescribing
In a move aimed at reducing antibiotic resistance, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended that four of the most widely prescribed antibiotics...
Meet PSA’s new Vaccination Ambassador
After a nationwide search, Melbourne-based community pharmacist Anna Theophilos MPS has been appointed PSA’s Vaccination Ambassador.
Chronic pain – the role of pharmacists
Pharmacists play a vital role supporting patients with chronic pain.
Around 1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain; this rises to 1 in 3...
Deprescribing in aged care
Deprescribing antipsychotics can be a tricky task. AP talks to four pharmacists who have mastered the art.
What pharmacists need to know about nicotine vaping products
Strict legal requirements to dispense nicotine vaping products for smoking cessation are now in use. Here’s what you need to know.
