World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019

Almost 10% of residents in aged care facilities were prescribed an antimicrobial, mostly commonly cefalexin and clotrimazole, but the majority had no documented signs...

Tips for pharmacists as states move to next phase of pandemic...

Despite high vaccination rates in New South Wales and the ACT, pharmacists know safety measures remain paramount.

Meet PSA’s new President

The new President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is Dr Chris Freeman – currently Clinical Senior Lecturer and the Director of the...

Choosing wisely: Homeopathy

We don’t see many pharmacists selling magical crystals. For the same reasons, pharmacists should not sell homeopathic products. Homeopathy is a form of complementary...

Older Australians – can we do better?

Pharmacists have long been advocating for better care for older Australians living independently or in residential aged care facilities.

Pharmacists are improving medicine safety

Pharmacists across the country are implementing innovative programs that help ensure medicines improve the health of their communities, rather than cause harm.