9 recommendations to fix the mental health medicines crisis

Pharmacists' QUM expertise is vital to optimising therapy and preventing harm, says PSA’s newest medicine safety report.

Insomnia management in residential aged care

Insomnia is a common issue among residents in aged care facilities, often leading to significant health consequences, including cognitive impairment, increased cardiometabolic risk and reduced quality of life.

Medicinal cannabis: An update from the regulators

In introducing the new medicinal cannabis regulatory framework last year, the Government’s intent was to provide patient access to Australian-grown and manufactured medicinal cannabis...

Discouraging medicine sharing

Promoting the safe use of medicines within multicultural communities is the main focus of New South Wales Multicultural Health Week, from 7 to 11 September.

Medicine use in aged care: a pill for every ill?

With medication issues the top cause of complaints in aged care homes (ACH), we examine attitudes towards the current services, and canvass possibilities for...

New biosimilar guide for pharmacists

Last week Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt introduced Biosimilar Week 2019 along with the launch of the Biosimilar Hub, with a set of...