New data reveals overprescribing of antibiotics in hospitals
Almost one-quarter of prescriptions in hospitals have been assessed as inappropriate, and one-third were non-compliant with guidelines, according to new data from the Hospital...
The heat of the moment: managing children with pain or fever
Acute pain or fever is common in children. Pain occurs as a result of injury, illness, teething and necessary medical procedures.
Navigating big career changes with PSA’s NSW Intern of the Year
Bridgette Mackley discusses something every pharmacist has experienced – the exciting, slightly terrifying transition from pharmacy student to intern and from intern to registered pharmacist.
Ancient seed, Hippocrates and the TGA have what in common? Myrrh
Courtesy of Hippocrates and the Roman army, this ancient gum resin went global.
Diversity is the word
PSA life member Steve Cohen is not slowing down on a mission to improve medicines safety. He tells of the many changes he’s seen...
Pharmacological interventions for managing acute pancreatitis
The prevalence of acute pancreatitis is between 5 and 30 per 100,000 population worldwide. It also represents the most common cause for gastrointestinal hospital...
