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.
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.
More pharmacists could soon be embedded in Aboriginal Health Services
The Medical Services Advisory Committee's support for funding embedded pharmacists in Aboriginal Health Services could be a game changer.
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.
Getting the most out of PSA24
Two ECPs discuss the new additions to this year’s conference program and the improvements they expect to see in their practice.
A lifetime of service
Col. (Rtd) Bill Kelly has received PSA's Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to advancing pharmacy practice.
The honour comes after a diverse career spanning more...



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High-quality medicines reconciliation should ideally occur in the emergency department or soon after admission to the ward.
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