COVID-19 vaccinations: community pharmacists ready and waiting

While vaccine availability is increasing across the country, acceptance is waning among certain groups.

Substance abuse in the elderly

A 61-year-old non-smoking woman was in apparently good physical health. She had no history of drug or alcohol addiction. Her psychiatric history was unremarkable....

Spironolactone for alcohol use disorder

The heart failure medicine has showed some promise in treating alcohol use disorder, through a different mechanism than existing treatments.

Erin Cooper MPS is PSA’s 2021 Intern of the Year

While most interns were focused on simply surviving their first year of practice during a pandemic, Erin Cooper MPS found time to give back to her peers.

Outstanding pharmacists honoured

The recipients of PSA’s 2021 Excellence Awards may represent different generations, locations and areas of pharmacy practice, but they have one thing in common: a desire to provide the best possible care to the community.

Four of the best in SA and NT pharmacy receive awards

A pharmacist who dedicated decades to enhancing the quality use of medicines within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, a community pharmacy mentor, and...