Free smoking cessation CPD for Victorian pharmacists

From June, pharmacists across metro and regional Victoria will have access to free training sessions to help their patients quit smoking. ‘Pharmacists are highly respected...

Urgent need for accessible pharmacy services for LGBTQIA+ in rural communities

LGBTQIA+ patients face barriers to accessing appropriate care due to discrimination and lack of culturally competent providers.

No more dispensing ‘in the dark’

With the coming requirement for pathology providers to upload all test results to My Health Record, pharmacists will be able to ‘see’ patients more clearly.

Rural and remote COVID-19 patients unable to access essential antivirals

What happens to vulnerable patients when there are no prescribers? This pharmacist found out the hard way during a recent wave of COVID-19.

Pregnancy planning and care: nutrient considerations

Pregnancy planning should include dietary and nutrient considerations to ensure healthy fetal growth and development.

The pharmacists who went above and beyond in 2020

Three pharmacists have been honoured at PSA’s inaugural ACT Excellence Awards for their service to the community during a difficult year.