Patient resources
Highlights from the FIP 2023 Congress
If you are ever able to attend a FIP Congress, you should expect a very busy time. And the World Congress in Brisbane did not disappoint.
What the Aged Care Royal Commission means for pharmacists
When the Aged Care Royal Commission began in February, Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt, released a statement reaffirming the government’s commitment to the regulation...
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...
Stepping up to Thank your Pharmacist
The theme for 2025 Thank Your Pharmacist Day is ‘Pharmacists stepping up’, acknowledging the increasing role of pharmacists in supporting patient care and strengthening...
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...
