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. 

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.

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...

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.

New president lays out her priorities at PSA22

Recently appointed PSA National President Dr Fei Sim used her opening address at PSA22 to lay out her priorities for pharmacy.

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.