Choosing wisely: Complementary medicines

As the saying goes, ‘You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.’ Complementary medicines may also be called ‘traditional’...

Aged care ECP

A chance to work on site in aged care helped ECP of the Year Dee-Anne Hull MPS uncover a new level of passion for the profession.

Bridging healthcare gaps for people with intellectual disability

Approximately 1.8% of Australians have an Intellectual Disorder (ID), with severe or profound impairment. Australian Pharmacist looks at how pharmacists can upskill to provide appropriate care to this patient group. 

Sustainable pharmacy practice is the order of the day

A resounding theme at the FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane is the need for action on climate change.

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...

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...