Pandemic puts the spotlight on medicine safety in aged care

The COVID-19 pandemic has made pharmacists even more vital for medicine safety in aged care, a royal commission has been told.

How culturally safe is your pharmacy?

This National Reconciliation Week (27 May–3 June), PSA Senior Pharmacist Megan Tremlett encourages pharmacists to change their perspective on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve end-of-life care.

More data needed to tackle costs of cold chain breaches

A pilot study investigating loss of medicines due to cold chain breaches (CCB) in community pharmacies in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia, has...

Beyond sleep hygiene

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

The role of pharmacists in travel vaccination

Many travellers delay vaccinations due to costs and access issues. Pharmacists play a vital role in providing preventive care.

Urinary incontinence: let’s talk about leaks

Incontinence often leads to reduced quality of life and is under-recognised due to stigma.