PSA welcomes new (and re-elected) branch committee members

A number of new PSA State and Territory Branch leaders were elected this month. Australian Pharmacist spoke to three new recruits about their hopes for the profession.

Two pharmacists win state Australian of the Year 2025 award

Sobia Hashmi MPS and Irfan Hashmi MPS will attend the Australian of the Year awards as finalists for the national local heroes title.

Overdose deaths hit decade-high in Victoria

A recent report conducted by the Coroners Court of Victoria found that overdose deaths in 2024 were the highest they have been in a...

Facilitating detection of under-diagnosed conditions

It was World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, with this year’s theme around improving diagnosis for patient safety. Australian Pharmacist examines three health conditions where...

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...

Vale John Ware OAM FPS: A life dedicated to pharmacy

John Ware OAM FPS was an unparalleled leader in the pharmacy profession who sadly passed away on 27 December 2020 at the age of 92.