Palliative care: How pharmacists can help with medicines where needed
Pharmacists are vital in giving the dying a more dignified death. This National Palliative Care Week, May 23–29, Australian Pharmacist outlines six projects that help pharmacists in this end-of-life role.
Pharmacists’ role in dementia care
Dementia Australia recently called for shared responsibility between healthcare professionals and aged care organisations in the care of people living with dementia. But where...
Pharmacy Shark Tank winners: How their concepts empower pharmacists
Pharmacists are Australia’s most accessible healthcare professionals. The winner of the PSA19 Pharmacy Shark Tank innovation contest hopes that trend continues with an app...
Vaccine access widens significantly in SA
South Australia now offers the widest variety of pharmacist-administered vaccines in the country, following significant changes to the Vaccine Administration Code last week.
Sole pharmacists: Out on one’s own
Australia’s cities hug the coast, but in rural and remote areas, sole pharmacists are providing communities with an essential service. Some may think it’s...
Excellence awards for standout pharmacists
The first Aboriginal registered pharmacist, a hard-working mother and two industry pioneers were recognised with excellence awards at PSA22.
