Yvette Anderson (she/her) BPharm, MPS, CredPharm (MMR), ANZCAP (MentalHth, Paeds), CPGx, GradCert Autism[/caption]
Beyond the core features
‘How do we reach them better, and what does that mean for the required skills and competencies of our workforce?’ A/Prof Spinks asked.
Rhiannon Price, Pharmacist at King Edward Memorial Hospital.[/caption]
Caspar Townsend MPS, Pharmacist at Perth Children's Hospital compounding unit[/caption]
Iraq Doali, NSW-based locum pharmacist and content creator[/caption]
Pharmacists displaced by border closures
With fresh COVID-19 outbreaks in several states, pharmacists and patients alike have found themselves unable to return home after the holiday break.
All RACFs should employ pharmacists: royal commission
Residential aged care providers should be required to employ or retain at least one pharmacist as part of their allied healthcare team, according to the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Vale Prof Gabrielle Cooper OAM (1962 to 2025)
PSA is saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Gabrielle Cooper OAM, who died on 23 April after a short illness.
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.
Sarsaparilla: show but limited go
Sarsparilla comes in teas, tablets, tinctures, and capsules. While use is widespread, evidence of its medical effectiveness is limited.
All RACFs should engage pharmacists
Pharmacists should be engaged on-site at all residential aged care facilities across the country, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has heard.
