Opioid prescribing balloons in Queensland
Recent research analysing the prescription of opioids to Queensland adults over a 21-year period found dispensing of the medicines increased by 11-fold.
A year of growth for most
As 2019 draws to a close, seven pharmacists from around the country reflect on the year that was, and look to what 2020 has...
Have your voice heard with PSA’s Communities of Specialty Interest
Pharmacists across the country have a new way to connect, collaborate and drive the profession forward, with the launch of PSA’s Communities of Specialty Interest (CSIs).
Facing the future of pharmacy
Pharmacists in Australia are now predominantly young and female, with 5–10 years’ experience and moving into leadership roles at a rate not previously seen in the profession.
Fair Work publishes gender undervaluation decision on pharmacist award
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel for pay equity in the care and community sector has today issued its initial decision on the Gender-based undervaluation...
Minister Hunt commits to PSA being a signatory to 7CPA
Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt has committed to PSA being a signatory of the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA), due for commencement in...
