Study identifies predisposition to opioid dependence

As the fatal consequences of prescription overdoses have climbed in Australia, a recently published  study from Monash University identified key factors that could indicate...

Aged care antimicrobial prescribing on the rise

Data released last month shows an increase in the number of aged care residents prescribed antimicrobials, highlighting the need for pharmacists to use their...

Pharmacists urged to have their say on profession’s future

Realising the full potential of pharmacists requires a reimagining of how the profession fits into the wider healthcare model, and PSA wants to harness...

Clinically tested steroid-free eczema management regimen for children

Dermal Therapy Littles Bodies offers a three-step steroid-free regimen that is clinically tested to help treat and manage symptoms associated with children’s eczema.

Federal election health platforms

Last week, several pledges were made by the Coalition and the Opposition that will impact health care around the nation. The Coalition issued a statement...

2019: A watershed year for Australian medicine safety

I am enormously proud of how our work has contributed to medicine safety and the quality use of medicines finally receiving the attention it warrants.