Pharmacists funded under new medicine safety trial
A new intervention will target medicine safety in primary care, with the aim of reducing medicine-related hospitalisations by identifying at-risk patients.
New beginnings for PSA’s Pharmacist of the Year
Congratulations PSA Pharmacist of the Year Faye McMillan MPS for her appointment as Professor of Indigenous Health at UTS.
Unlocking the power of effective communication in medicines reviews
Good communication skills, supported by evidence-based information, are essential for quality outcomes from collaborative medication reviews.
Scabies diagnosis and management
Scabies is an infestation of the skin that causes intense itching and lesions as it burrows into the stratum corneum.
COPD ‘under-recognised’ and ‘under-treated’ in Australia
Chronic obstructive lung disease is the fifth leading cause of death in Australia, but studies show about half of people living with symptoms don’t know they have the condition.
Crisis support: continued dispensing arrangements extended
Temporary Continued Dispensing Emergency Measures will be extended to at least 30 September, allowing Australians to continue to access essential medicines at Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prices if their prescription has run out.
