Antimicrobial use decreasing, but resistance still a threat

Antimicrobial use has declined dramatically in Australia during the pandemic, but the figures show there is no room for complacency.

The coastal community pharmacist

Todd Marion MPS, in Kiama, New South Wales, has been on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is also a specialist in...

Trust in pharmacists taken to new heights this World Pharmacists Day

In the lead up to World Pharmacists Day (WPD) on 25 September, pharmacists share how they rose to the occasion throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining increased recognition along the way. 

Long-term locum from Laos

Indie-Phet Nguyen MPS studied by candlelight to finish school. The locum pharmacist came to Australia on a Columbo Plan scholarship in 1975.

Community pharmacy’s role in the quality use of medicines

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's (PSA) Pharmacists in 2023 report indicates that empowering community pharmacists will help to prevent medicines misadventure.  This second action point in the...

Victoria’s leading pharmacists recognised

Five outstanding pharmacists were honoured for their commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice at the 2024 Victorian Excellence Awards.