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Medicine safety: The big picture

Ruth Cooper - July 10, 2019

People

Dr Libby Roughead MPS is Senior Principal Research Fellow at the University of South Australia’s School of Pharmacy, where her work focuses on quantifying...

Which pronoun should I choose?

Kevin Ou BPharm, GradCertAppPharmPrac, MHFA, MPS & Lichin Lim BPharm (Hons), Cert IV TAE, MHFA, MPS - January 27, 2022

Clinical

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).

New research shows strong support for pharmacy vaccinations

Sharon Smith - August 15, 2018

Industry

Two in three Australians believe pharmacists should be able to administer commonly used vaccines that currently require a doctor’s appointment, new PSA research shows. The nationwide...

What pharmacists need to know about the early flu outbreak

Mikaela Dery - March 28, 2019

Industry

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

From the President: Pharmacists’ support valued during 2021

A/Prof Chris Freeman FPS BPharm, GDipClinPharm, PhD, AACPA, AdvPracPharm, BCACP, MAICD - December 10, 2021

Opinion

'I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your valued support during 2021,' writes PSA National President A/Prof Chris Freeman.

Pharmacists in 2023: Unlocking the opportunity

Dr Shane Jackson - December 11, 2018

Industry

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...

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8:30 am	Early start Morning huddle with the clinic team re who is in today, the services running, and important announcements. I calibrate spirometry software for the day. Check emails and intramails for referrals from doctors, nurses or Aboriginal health practitioners.
9.00 am	First patient of the day Review the past 2 weeks of continuous glucose monitoring, where we identified multiple early morning hypoglycemic events while using Ryzodeg twice daily. We discuss the impact of food on blood sugar levels and reflect on which foods impact this more than others. I attend the patient’s booked doctor’s appointment. This is to hand over recommended timing and dose changes to insulin to minimise hypoglycaemia as well as to collaborate to adjust medicines in line with the patient’s goals and lifestyle.
11.00 am	Asthma care A young patient with childhood history of asthma attends for spirometry complaining of experiencing increasing shortness of breath. Using the Asthma Control Test, the spirometry results demonstrate normal lung function with no change after administering a bronchodilator. We discuss her lifestyle and the symptoms, which I suspect are associated with anxiety. I hand over to the GP, who agrees with my investigations and provides the patient with a mental health care plan.
2.00 pm	Emergency support A man presents with a bag of medicines, yelling in pain, seeking analgesia and a wound dressing change post-hospital discharge for a four-toe amputation. Provided with non-PBS prescriptions for doxycycline and moxifloxacin from the hospital, he can’t afford to fill them so hasn’t started therapy. It is decided to return him to the hospital. I counsel on the importance of waiting for the hospital to dispense the medicines to ensure he gets them. I also call the hospital’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer to ask that they see the patient to ensure culturally sensitive care.
5.30 pm	Wind down End a hectic day with a pilates reformer class. Then a cup of tea and a Netflix catch-up.

8:30 am	Early start Morning huddle with the clinic team re who is in today, the services running, and important announcements. I calibrate spirometry software for the day. Check emails and intramails for referrals from doctors, nurses or Aboriginal health practitioners.
9.00 am	First patient of the day Review the past 2 weeks of continuous glucose monitoring, where we identified multiple early morning hypoglycemic events while using Ryzodeg twice daily. We discuss the impact of food on blood sugar levels and reflect on which foods impact this more than others. I attend the patient’s booked doctor’s appointment. This is to hand over recommended timing and dose changes to insulin to minimise hypoglycaemia as well as to collaborate to adjust medicines in line with the patient’s goals and lifestyle.
11.00 am	Asthma care A young patient with childhood history of asthma attends for spirometry complaining of experiencing increasing shortness of breath. Using the Asthma Control Test, the spirometry results demonstrate normal lung function with no change after administering a bronchodilator. We discuss her lifestyle and the symptoms, which I suspect are associated with anxiety. I hand over to the GP, who agrees with my investigations and provides the patient with a mental health care plan.
2.00 pm	Emergency support A man presents with a bag of medicines, yelling in pain, seeking analgesia and a wound dressing change post-hospital discharge for a four-toe amputation. Provided with non-PBS prescriptions for doxycycline and moxifloxacin from the hospital, he can’t afford to fill them so hasn’t started therapy. It is decided to return him to the hospital. I counsel on the importance of waiting for the hospital to dispense the medicines to ensure he gets them. I also call the hospital’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer to ask that they see the patient to ensure culturally sensitive care.
5.30 pm	Wind down End a hectic day with a pilates reformer class. Then a cup of tea and a Netflix catch-up.

8:30 am	Early start Morning huddle with the clinic team re who is in today, the services running, and important announcements. I calibrate spirometry software for the day. Check emails and intramails for referrals from doctors, nurses or Aboriginal health practitioners.
9.00 am	First patient of the day Review the past 2 weeks of continuous glucose monitoring, where we identified multiple early morning hypoglycemic events while using Ryzodeg twice daily. We discuss the impact of food on blood sugar levels and reflect on which foods impact this more than others. I attend the patient’s booked doctor’s appointment. This is to hand over recommended timing and dose changes to insulin to minimise hypoglycaemia as well as to collaborate to adjust medicines in line with the patient’s goals and lifestyle.
11.00 am	Asthma care A young patient with childhood history of asthma attends for spirometry complaining of experiencing increasing shortness of breath. Using the Asthma Control Test, the spirometry results demonstrate normal lung function with no change after administering a bronchodilator. We discuss her lifestyle and the symptoms, which I suspect are associated with anxiety. I hand over to the GP, who agrees with my investigations and provides the patient with a mental health care plan.
2.00 pm	Emergency support A man presents with a bag of medicines, yelling in pain, seeking analgesia and a wound dressing change post-hospital discharge for a four-toe amputation. Provided with non-PBS prescriptions for doxycycline and moxifloxacin from the hospital, he can’t afford to fill them so hasn’t started therapy. It is decided to return him to the hospital. I counsel on the importance of waiting for the hospital to dispense the medicines to ensure he gets them. I also call the hospital’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer to ask that they see the patient to ensure culturally sensitive care.
5.30 pm	Wind down End a hectic day with a pilates reformer class. Then a cup of tea and a Netflix catch-up.

8:30 am	Early start Morning huddle with the clinic team re who is in today, the services running, and important announcements. I calibrate spirometry software for the day. Check emails and intramails for referrals from doctors, nurses or Aboriginal health practitioners.
9.00 am	First patient of the day Review the past 2 weeks of continuous glucose monitoring, where we identified multiple early morning hypoglycemic events while using Ryzodeg twice daily. We discuss the impact of food on blood sugar levels and reflect on which foods impact this more than others. I attend the patient’s booked doctor’s appointment. This is to hand over recommended timing and dose changes to insulin to minimise hypoglycaemia as well as to collaborate to adjust medicines in line with the patient’s goals and lifestyle.
11.00 am	Asthma care A young patient with childhood history of asthma attends for spirometry complaining of experiencing increasing shortness of breath. Using the Asthma Control Test, the spirometry results demonstrate normal lung function with no change after administering a bronchodilator. We discuss her lifestyle and the symptoms, which I suspect are associated with anxiety. I hand over to the GP, who agrees with my investigations and provides the patient with a mental health care plan.
2.00 pm	Emergency support A man presents with a bag of medicines, yelling in pain, seeking analgesia and a wound dressing change post-hospital discharge for a four-toe amputation. Provided with non-PBS prescriptions for doxycycline and moxifloxacin from the hospital, he can’t afford to fill them so hasn’t started therapy. It is decided to return him to the hospital. I counsel on the importance of waiting for the hospital to dispense the medicines to ensure he gets them. I also call the hospital’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer to ask that they see the patient to ensure culturally sensitive care.
5.30 pm	Wind down End a hectic day with a pilates reformer class. Then a cup of tea and a Netflix catch-up.

Clinical calm under kitchen pressure

From drug compounds to unexpected ingredients

Counselling skills at the judging table

Balancing pharmacy passion with culinary ambitions

New pharmacy horizons

Expanding 24/7 access in metropolitan Adelaide

Sydney’s only hub for after-hours pharmacy support

Self-funded after-hours service in regional Victoria

PSA Victorian Pharmacist of the Year – Sara Murdock MPS

PSA Victorian Early Career Pharmacist of the Year – Dr Wejdan Shahin MPS

PSA Victorian Intern Pharmacist of the Year – Katelyn Beattie

PSA Victorian Lifetime Achievement Award – Joe Demarte FPS

PSA Victorian Pharmacist Medal – Linda Ha

Why choose pharmacy?

What’s the benefit of running GP pharmacist-led spirometry in an Aboriginal Health Service (AHS)?

What initiative are you proud of introducing?

How do you establish a culturally safe environment at the AHS?

What are the opportunities for pharmacists working in an AHS?

Clinical calm under kitchen pressure

From drug compounds to unexpected ingredients

Counselling skills at the judging table

Balancing pharmacy passion with culinary ambitions

New pharmacy horizons

Expanding 24/7 access in metropolitan Adelaide

Sydney’s only hub for after-hours pharmacy support

Self-funded after-hours service in regional Victoria

PSA Victorian Pharmacist of the Year – Sara Murdock MPS

PSA Victorian Early Career Pharmacist of the Year – Dr Wejdan Shahin MPS

PSA Victorian Intern Pharmacist of the Year – Katelyn Beattie

PSA Victorian Lifetime Achievement Award – Joe Demarte FPS

PSA Victorian Pharmacist Medal – Linda Ha

Why choose pharmacy?

What’s the benefit of running GP pharmacist-led spirometry in an Aboriginal Health Service (AHS)?

What initiative are you proud of introducing?

How do you establish a culturally safe environment at the AHS?

What are the opportunities for pharmacists working in an AHS?

Clinical calm under kitchen pressure

From drug compounds to unexpected ingredients

Counselling skills at the judging table

Balancing pharmacy passion with culinary ambitions

New pharmacy horizons

Expanding 24/7 access in metropolitan Adelaide

Sydney’s only hub for after-hours pharmacy support

Self-funded after-hours service in regional Victoria

PSA Victorian Pharmacist of the Year – Sara Murdock MPS

PSA Victorian Early Career Pharmacist of the Year – Dr Wejdan Shahin MPS

PSA Victorian Intern Pharmacist of the Year – Katelyn Beattie

PSA Victorian Lifetime Achievement Award – Joe Demarte FPS

PSA Victorian Pharmacist Medal – Linda Ha

Why choose pharmacy?

What’s the benefit of running GP pharmacist-led spirometry in an Aboriginal Health Service (AHS)?

What initiative are you proud of introducing?

How do you establish a culturally safe environment at the AHS?

What are the opportunities for pharmacists working in an AHS?

Clinical calm under kitchen pressure

From drug compounds to unexpected ingredients

Counselling skills at the judging table

Balancing pharmacy passion with culinary ambitions

New pharmacy horizons

Expanding 24/7 access in metropolitan Adelaide

Sydney’s only hub for after-hours pharmacy support

Self-funded after-hours service in regional Victoria

PSA Victorian Pharmacist of the Year – Sara Murdock MPS

PSA Victorian Early Career Pharmacist of the Year – Dr Wejdan Shahin MPS

PSA Victorian Intern Pharmacist of the Year – Katelyn Beattie

PSA Victorian Lifetime Achievement Award – Joe Demarte FPS

PSA Victorian Pharmacist Medal – Linda Ha

Why choose pharmacy?

What’s the benefit of running GP pharmacist-led spirometry in an Aboriginal Health Service (AHS)?

What initiative are you proud of introducing?

How do you establish a culturally safe environment at the AHS?

What are the opportunities for pharmacists working in an AHS?

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