Being true to oneself

Professor Lisa Nissen FPS, Director of the Health Workforce Optimisation Program at the University of Queensland, is a role model for the LGBTQIA+ community in pharmacy and health care.

Quantifying drug loss while crushing tablets

Up to 42% of an active drug can be lost through common crushing activities, a study comparing devices and methods has found. Via a validated...

All the action from PSA22 – Day 3

At the final day of PSA22, attendees boosted their knowledge of poisons control and supporting transgender patients.

Pharmacists’ skills showcased at Parliament House

Yesterday (Tuesday 7 October), PSA, in a joint event with Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHP Australia), showcased the breadth of pharmacists’ skills and roles...

Oral PDE4 inhibitors in the management of stable COPD

Almost 1.45 million Australians have some form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This equates to one in seven Australians over 40 suffering from...

Tips for tackling vaccine hesitancy

Before engaging in discussions with patients who are sceptical about vaccines, it’s key to understand and recognise where they are coming from.