Anomalies in hospital pharmacy cases

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Carefully taken patient histories are vital in helping recognise medicine-related harm. Transitions of care on admission to hospital and between clinical areas are risk points...

Case studies show how pharmacists support medicine safety around the world

Pharmacists can promote patient safety at an individual level and also organisational and policy development levels, as case studies in an International Pharmaceutical Federation document released last month show. 

Older Australians – can we do better?

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

How pharmacists can support patients with dementia

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

Pharmacist prescribing the next step in QUM

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Pharmacists already have the tools for prescribing and it’s time to unite to bring legislative change, says Professor Lisa Nissen. QUT’s Prof Nissen said there...

Update on breast cancer risk with HRT

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Hormone replacement therapy may pose a risk to the development of breast cancer, according to new research. The incidence of breast cancer is higher in...