Podcast: allergic rhinitis and adults
Hay fever affects one in five Australian adults. This podcast explores why allergic rhinitis in adults it's not just a minor ailment.
Crisis support: continued dispensing arrangements extended
Temporary Continued Dispensing Emergency Measures will be extended to at least 30 September, allowing Australians to continue to access essential medicines at Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prices if their prescription has run out.
What’s in PSA’s Pharmacists in 2030?
Launched today at PSA24, the Pharmacists in 2030 report lays out how pharmacists can achieve their full potential.
Substance abuse in the elderly
A 61-year-old non-smoking woman was in apparently good physical health. She had no history of drug or alcohol addiction. Her psychiatric history was unremarkable....
Double-checking does not always reduce medication errors
Mandatory double-checking as it is currently performed does not reduce the incidence or severity of medication administration errors compared with single-checking, an Australian study has found.
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.
