Antibiotic resistance knowledge improving, but more to be done

Almost three-quarters of Australians are aware of the term ‘antibiotic resistance' and one quarter believe that it is affecting us, an NPS MedicineWise survey...

Budget’s funding welcome, but more is needed for pharmacy

PSA has welcomed the government’s commitment to pharmacy in the 2019-20 Federal Budget through the extension of the Administration Handling and Infrastructure (AHI) fee...

Listings for biosimilar uptake drivers expanded

Amended prescribing information has been released for two biosimilar uptake drivers listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), as part of the Biosimilar Awareness...

What pharmacists need to know about the early flu outbreak

An early start to flu season might lead patients to seek out the vaccine earlier than usual. But while healthcare practitioners stress the need...

Which pronoun should I choose?

Pronouns are words used to refer toa person and contribute to a person’s gender identity. They can develop and change over time and can be gender specific (e.g. she/her/hers or he/him/his) or gender neutral (e.g. they/them/theirs or ze/hir/hirs).

Pharmacists in 2023: Unlocking the opportunity

It’s time for PSA to reveal our vision of the future of pharmacy in Australia. I am pleased to announce our Pharmacists in 2023...