Discrepancies revealed in GP referral letters
A comparison of medicines information contained in GP referral letters with that elicited from Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) has found discrepancies for 90% of...
Australian asthma deaths fall, mostly in women: ABS
The National Asthma Council has highlighted the vital role community pharmacists can play in identifying at-risk patients, following a drop in overall asthma deaths...
Bushfire crisis brings out the best in pharmacists
It has been a tough start to 2020 for many Australians. The bushfire crisis has engulfed Australia, affecting virtually all states and territories.
Pharmacists in 2023 – unlocking the future of pharmacy
A major new PSA report, Pharmacists in 2023, reveals a roadmap for the changes needed to ensure the profession’s potential is realised – and...
Prenatal vitamin D for schizophrenia
The genetic and environmental factors behind schizophrenia are poorly understood, but research is increasingly finding links between maternal vitamin D status and the risk...
Antibiotic shortages impact the health of Indigenous children
Treating bacterial infections without antibiotics might sound like a problem from another time, but it is a challenge that healthcare professionals in remote areas...













