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Night moves

Ruth Cooper - November 12, 2019

People

Dimitra Tsucalas FPS, co-owner of Ascot Vale Supercare Pharmacy, has seen it all. From late-night triage, shift workers, opioid seekers and everything in between,...

How much fish oil is enough?

Andrew Krich MPS - June 17, 2022

Clinical

Many patients use fish oil in the hope of relief from inflammatory conditions or to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease. As non-prescription complementary medicines,...

Action needed to improve medicine safety in disability care

Lachlan Haycock - July 29, 2022

Industry

Barriers to medicine safety show a health system failing to properly support Australians with a disability, a new report from PSA reveals.

The role of pharmacists in supporting the health and wellbeing of...

Nicolas Parkhill - September 1, 2017

Clinical

Local community pharmacists play a vital role in improving health outcomes for LGBTI people and people living with HIV. There has been greater recognition of...

Mr Mens Health Downunder in Queensland

Jennifer Cooke - October 16, 2023

People

Peter Fairgray MPS proudly embraces the cheeky motto ‘I fix dicks’, continuing the successful program started by Brad Butt MPS in Canberra.

Opinion: Withdraw all homeopathic products – now!

Dr Iqbal Ramzan - November 26, 2019

Opinion

With no evidence of efficacy why are pharmacists still selling homeopathy products? The position of the PSA on Homeopathy is to be commended. In the...

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7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?