Take-home naloxone: How to ensure you save a life

In the pilot phase of the The national Take Home Naloxone (THN) program, ‘three lives were saved each day’, and it is expected that an even greater impact will be seen with the national rollout.

How pharmacists can support patients with dementia

Nicola Sander MPS, a dementia support pharmacist in regional South Australia, will share her experience at PSA25 in August.

Pharmacists improving management of allergies

Community pharmacists are well-placed to help people with hypersensitive airways, according to allergist and APP18 presenter Dr Jessica Tattersall. Australia has some of the highest...

From hocus pocus to quality use of medicines

University of South Australia Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO FPS has led improvements in the quality use of medicines in Australia and internationally. When...

Pharmacist stress in the pandemic

Managing an increased workload, medicine shortages, myriad legislation changes, reduced staff numbers and an anxious public has seen pharmacists' stress levels rise.

NIP access (almost) guaranteed

The state's major parties have committed to allowing pharmacist immunisers to access the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for the first time.