Bridging healthcare gaps for people with intellectual disability

Approximately 1.8% of Australians have an Intellectual Disorder (ID), with severe or profound impairment. Australian Pharmacist looks at how pharmacists can upskill to provide appropriate care to this patient group. 

Meningococcal vaccines

Meningococcal disease is an acute bacterial infection that can affect the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), or the blood (septicaemia); whilst some patients can...

FODMAPs and the healthy gut

The acronym ‘FODMAPs’ is used to describe types of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of some individuals. Learning objectives...

Pharmacist vaccinations: ‘there needs to be a sustainable model’

From COVID-19 to influenza, pharmacists help to protect millions of Australians through vaccination services. But a lack of funding and access could have ‘dire consequences’ for the nation.

Burning need for change

Climate change is the most pressing health issue of our time. Pharmacists need to recognise and address this before it’s too late.

How culturally safe is your pharmacy?

This National Reconciliation Week (27 May–3 June), PSA Senior Pharmacist Megan Tremlett encourages pharmacists to change their perspective on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve end-of-life care.