Vaccination hesitancy top threat to global health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed vaccination hesitancy as one of it’s top 10 threats to global health in 2019, alongside climate change,...
Pharmacists to administer MMR vaccine in Tasmania
Free catch-up MMR vaccinations will be available to all eligible Tasmanians from pharmacists following a health department-approved online training program, as well as GPs.
The...
Is menopause care changing for the better?
Support is growing for Australian women burdened by menopause symptoms. But a 20-year pause in conversations will take time to address.
PSA welcomes the Pharmacy Guild’s new Executive Director
Suzanne Greenwood, a leader in the not-for-profit hospital and aged care service sectors, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Pharmacy...
Preventing emergency department use for non-urgent care
Emergency department (ED) presentations for non-urgent care can be lessened through improved healthcare services in the community, a new report has found.
The Australian Institute...
From hocus pocus to quality use of medicines
University of South Australia Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO FPS has led improvements in the quality use of medicines in Australia and internationally.
When...
