Become a general practice pharmacist

In a landscape of increasing opportunities for pharmacists, last week PSA launched its foundation stage training program for those wanting to work as a...

Leading Victorian pharmacists honoured

Three outstanding pharmacists recognised at the 2019 Victorian Pharmacists Dinner in Melbourne last week represent the difference dedicated members of the profession make every...

Beware the risk of drug-associated heat stroke in the elderly

A 76-year-old man with past medical history significant for a cerebrovascular accident, pacemaker insertion for sick sinus syndrome and transurethral resection for benign prostatic...

Community pharmacists need to to move beyond vaccinations

With community pharmacists an integral part of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, it’s time to get serious about allowing pharmacists to administer other injectable medicines.

The true cost of chronic pain

Around 3.24 million Australians are suffering from chronic pain daily, costing the economy $139.3 billion in 2018, a new report by Painaustralia has suggested.1 The...

Pharmacist of all trades

Distinguished Professor Gregory Peterson FPS has co-owned two pharmacies, been a hospital pharmacist and advised Sigma Pharmaceuticals. Now it’s teaching, research and other varied...