Locum life in rural and regional Australia

Mark Chantachak MPS has worked as a locum in many places in Australia. And he’s learned a thing or two along the way.

Expanding clinical judgement beyond a single specialty

Victoria Chisari MPS is an early career pharmacist and researcher on the move, working across clinical areas of practice to hone her skills.

Pharmacists deliver on all fronts

Two PSA members will join the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the National Medicines Policy Review Committee, due to start work next month.

Free flu campaign in WA to combat triple-virus-threat winter

Throughout the month of May, all West Australians can receive a free influenza vaccination in their local pharmacy.

Embedding pharmacists in RACFs an investment, not a cost

Theresa Flavin, a 57-year-old mother of five, was diagnosed with dementia at just 46. She says older Australians and those with cognitive dysfunction need a pharmacist ‘on the team’ to promote the quality use of medicines and prevent medicine-related harm. 

Looking after number one

Self care should be pharmacists' number one priority. Patients’ needs are important, but the wellbeing of pharmacists is integral to the healthcare system.