Going locum

Locum pharmacist Esther Staal MPS wakes up to birdsong, takes scenic walks and improves health services – while travelling.

Beyond sleep hygiene

Sleep hygiene is often used to manage insomnia, despite evidence-based guidelines recommending CBTi as a first-line treatment.

Australia’s rise in accidental drug-induced overdoses

As the rate of accidental prescribed drug-induced overdoses continues to climb, pharmacists have an increased responsibility to focus on early intervention. The Penington Institute’s Australia’s...

Women and heart health

Cardiovascular disease is the largest cause of death in Australian women and pharmacists can help them check their heart health and manage their risk...

From the President: Include pharmacists on the Medicare Benefits Schedule

A key tenet of PSA’s strategic intent is ensuring pharmacists are rewarded and recognised to reflect our high levels of training, our expertise and...

What happens now we know the cardiovascular risk calculator was wrong

AP examines what the new cardiovascular risk calculator means for patients and whether the wrong people are on preventive medicines.