A pharmacist’s role in drug discovery

Pharmacists have a critical role to play in the optimisation of drug discovery research due to the diversity of their drug knowledge. 

Medicine safety announced as a National Health Priority Area

Medicine safety has been named a National Health Priority Area at PSA19 this morning, assuring greater focus for pharmacists’ roles in the quality and...

Quitting smoking is essential, but it can take time

With more information than ever about the dangerous effects of smoking, pharmacists are there to assist patients on the road to quitting.

Using interpreters to communicate critical pharmacy advice

The Department of Social Services (DSS) has released further information to support pharmacists in their use of the Free Interpreting Service available to community...

Call to remove homeopathy products from pharmacies

PSA recently urged all community pharmacy banner and buyer groups to take a stand against the sale of homeopathy products by refusing to stock,...

Shaping a new role for pharmacists in palliative care

All pharmacists encounter patients nearing end of life. But there's a lack of palliative care training to help pharmacists upskill.