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...
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.
Vaccination tips for neurodiverse children this flu season
Busy pharmacies, bright lights and confined spaces can heighten fear surrounding vaccination, particularly for neurodiverse children.
Australian children at risk of deadly infections
Outbreaks of whooping cough, meningococcal B and increased incidence of drug-resistant infections are placing Australian children at risk.
Pregabalin misuse skyrockets
Pregabalin-related ambulance attendances have increased 10-fold since 2012, a Victorian study has shown.
Published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the retrospective study on the...
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...













