Double-checking does not always reduce medication errors

Mandatory double-checking as it is currently performed does not reduce the incidence or severity of medication administration errors compared with single-checking, an Australian study has found. 

NSW pharmacists recognised for outstanding contributions

The PSA has recognised New South Wales’ top pharmacists as part of the 2024 PSA Excellence Awards on the NSW Central Coast.

Stroke management in 2020

Guidelines for stroke management have been updated. The time window for thrombolysis has been extended to 9 hours if brain imaging shows it will be...

Bedtime without benzodiazepines and ‘ZZZ-drugs’

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Pharmacists can play a variety of roles in the quality use of medicines for insomnia, such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists.

Statins and vitamin D for migraines

First there is the intense throbbing and pulsating headache on the one side of your head, then the nausea sets in and you want...

Pharmacists recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

In this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, five pharmacists have been awarded prestigious Orders of Australia Medals.