The role of pharmacists in new euthanasia laws

On 29 November 2017, the Victorian Parliament passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017. This is the first time an Australian state government has legislated...

Tasmania reduces age of pharmacist vaccination

As part of Tasmania’s Winter Demand Plan for 2019, the Tasmanian Government is expanding pharmacist-led flu vaccinations to include children ten-years-old and over –...

Loneliness and the pharmacist advocate

Enforced isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the level of loneliness in Australia.

How pharmacists can support people with eating disorders

Eating disorders (EDs) are an area of focus in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan. But how common are they and what...

Pharmacists have skills to help with COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

The range of vaccines trained pharmacist immunisers can administer should be expanded in order to protect the community, PSA has argued in its 2021–22 Pre-Budget Submission to the Victorian Government.

Accredited pharmacists come together at inaugural CPC23 conference

Accredited pharmacists have been thrown a lifeline after expiry of provider numbers was postponed until the new APC standards are finalised.