Medicine safety – opportunities for practice, policy and research

Medicine safety will be improved through empowering consumers and a combination of practice, policy and research initiatives.

Tips for reducing pharmacist burnout

Stress and burnout are common among health professionals, especially pharmacists. From taking adequate breaks and rest periods to professional education, Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS)...

‘They’re the ones who need it most’: at-risk patients denied HMR...

For some of Australia’s most vulnerable patients, a Home Medicines Review (HMR) is not just delayed, it never happens.

Dan Schneider, star of ‘The Pharmacist’, talks medicine safety

Remaining ‘vigilant’ is the key to disrupting the harmful influences of opioid prescribing to people at risk of addiction, US pharmacist-turned opioid misuse detective Dan Schneider told attendees at PSA21 Virtual today.

Chronic kidney disease and quality use of medicines

With community pharmacists at the forefront of primary care, they can have a major role in a chronic kidney disease patient’s care.

Major update to asthma management guidelines

The National Asthma Council Australia announced a significant update to the Australian Asthma Handbook earlier this month. Known as Handbook version 2.0, it will...