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. 

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...

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...

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.

Aged care innovator is PSA’s 2021 ECP of the Year

Just 3 years out of university, Maria Berbecaru MPS made history by implementing an Australian-first aged care pharmacy service. She hopes her experience will inspire others and help make embedding pharmacists in aged care the norm.

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.