Choosing Wisely – a look at prescribing cascades

In the first of a six-part series, we expand on the PSA Choosing Wisely recommendations. This month: beware the prescribing cascade. The decision to initiate...

Is combined NRT therapy the best bet for smoking cessation?

Groundbreaking new research has found that current smokers are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD), but these risks greatly decrease...

Pandemic dominates FIP 2020

Pharmacists from across the globe came together to share their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic at the annual FIP congress – held virtually – this week.

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: World Pharmacists Day 2022

I am delighted to celebrate World Pharmacists Day (WPD) 2022 with you later this month, my first since being elected to lead the PSA. My...

New data reveals overprescribing of antibiotics in hospitals

Almost one-quarter of prescriptions in hospitals have been assessed as inappropriate, and one-third were non-compliant with guidelines, according to new data from the Hospital...