Next gen ECP leaders introduced
PSA introduced the new crop of leaders for the ECP Community of Specialty Interest to empower the next generation of pharmacists.
Medicine shortage reports to be mandatory
New legislation passed on Monday night introduces mandatory reporting of shortages of all prescription medicines as well as other medicines deemed vital for public...
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...
Helping pharmacists stand accountable
With pharmacists taking on more advanced roles than ever, PSA’s revised Code of Ethics for Pharmacists sets out accountability.
Diclofenac associated with cardiovascular health risk
A 20-year population-based study has found the use of diclofenac for pain relief is linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events...
Perimenopausal depression could increase risk of suicide
Many women in their mid-to-late forties are quick to accept headaches, irritability and memory loss as an unavoidable part of stressful lives. But...
