Community pharmacists and COVID-19

As businesses including pubs, gyms and beauty salons close tonight to promote social distancing, community pharmacies remain open as one of the most essential services.

Artificial Intelligence – real opportunities

Artificial intelligence promises to upend entire industries and pharmacy is far from immune – here’s how AI can remake drug discovery, customer service, training...

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...

Former CMO Brendan Murphy on leading through a pandemic

Dealing with challenging situations and weighing up the best available evidence is a familiar scenario for medical professionals. But for Professor Brendan Murphy, who led the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of the challenge – and the evidence — changed constantly.

Breaking the vicious cycle of chronic pain

This National Pain Week (25 July– 1 August) Australian Pharmacist explores how to help patients cope with chronic pain.

Top tips for a difficult hay fever season

Changing weather patterns could spell trouble ahead for hay fever sufferers. Now is the time to ensure patients have optimum relief.