A lengthy legacy

Warwick Plunkett AM, FPS, twice a former National President of PSA, is the NSW Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2023.

Pharmacists receive Governor-General’s Honours

On behalf of the pharmacy profession, PSA congratulates the Australian pharmacists recognised in today’s Governor-General’s honours.

Interventions to reduce falls in nursing homes and hospitals

It is estimated that falls in hospitals are significantly higher than in the community setting. This summary presents the best available evidence regarding the effectiveness...

Coronavirus: Australia ‘alert but not alarmed’

‘Precautionary and active surveillance’ is required to manage the risk of a novel coronavirus outbreak in China, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy...

PSA budget submission aims to improve health of nation

A proposal to support residential aged care facilities to directly engage pharmacists is among the strategic measures put forward by PSA in its 2021–22 Federal Budget Submission.

The long road to remunerated consultations

Like the great plague of 1665, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the value of pharmacists, and accelerated practice evolution.