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...

Community spirited

Creating a pharmacy her community deserves is what drives PSA’s 2023 Pharmacist of the Year Elise Apolloni MPS – even if it means never quite getting enough sleep.

Aiming for zero medicine harm

It has been 3 years since medicine safety was announced as Australia’s 10th National Health Priority Area. How are we going at reducing harm...

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 startling extent of Australia’s medication overuse

A new report has found that Australians continue to overuse certain medicines. Pharmacist intervention is necessary to keep this issue in check, said the...

PSA names new CEO

The PSA board has appointed health care advocate and health policy expert Mark Kinsela as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Mr Kinsela was appointed after...