Complementary medicines: Heart failure
Heart failure (HF), also referred to as congestive cardiac failure, is present in 1–2% of the Australian population.1 It is the end result of...
New Parliamentary Friendship Group champions safer medicines use
The PSA has supported the launch of the inaugural Parliamentary Friends of Safe and Quality Use of Medicines event, using the opportunity to call...
Lack of evidence raises questions on long-term PPI use
There is rising concern over the side effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use but limited evidence to warrant discontinuation, a literature review...
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...
From the President: For 25 years, accreditation has paved the way
For some, it may be hard to believe; but this month marks 25 years since the start of pharmacist accreditation for medication review in Australia.
Meet the 2026 Locum Pharmacist of the Year
For Alistair Kasimi, 2026 Locum Pharmacist of the Year, working across diverse pharmacies reinforces the role of pharmacists as trusted healthcare professionals.
