Australian Pharmacist

Barriers to medicine safety show a health system failing to properly support Australians with a disability, a new report from PSA reveals.

Many pharmacists have likely come across expired medicines, kept 'just in case' for later use. But stockpiling can create a number of medicine safety risks.

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

PSA has announced the winners of the South Australian and Northern Territory Pharmacist Awards, recognising outstanding pharmacists who have demonstrated excellence in their practice and dedication to improving healthcare outcomes for their communities.

By adopting neuro-affirming approaches pharmacists can reduce barriers to deliver more personalised care to autistic individuals.

It’s no longer plain sailing in Australian community pharmacy. Bruce Annabel helps navigate in this, the fourth instalment of our Future Health series. Most...