At the end of life, pharmacists are essential
PSA’s ASPIRE Palliative Care Foundation Training Program gives pharmacists the skills to deliver this vital care – to patients and families.
Quitting smoking is more important than ever. Here’s how pharmacists can...
A new study found people who smoke are 1.4 times more likely to have severe symptoms of COVID-19 and about 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non-smokers.
HMR waitlists can stretch for months
Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, with rising fuel costs and restrictive caps.
Psychotropic medicines in the spotlight in Aged Care Royal Commission
As interviews for the Aged Care Royal Commission continue, medical experts have voiced concerns about the overuse of psychotropics as medical restraints in aged...
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.
Transforming transitions of care
The work of these award-winning South Australian pharmacists is having a real-world impact on patients.
