Expansion of pharmacist vaccinations

Another Australian state has expanded the scope of pharmacist-administered vaccinations this month, meaning pharmacists can help to protect the community against more infectious diseases...

Still blooming…

Jocelyn Watson, a PSA life member, was awarded an Order of Australia medal in January for services to Launceston and contributions to her church, horticultural society and her industry.

Partnering with patients the most important healthcare standard

While health literacy is key, engaging and educating clinicians about the concept of patient choice is just as critical, a leading clinical expert said at the Choosing Wisely National Meeting yesterday.

Opioid replacement therapy – supporting treatment

Drug dependence, including opioid dependence, involves a complex interplay of social, psychological and biological factors. Learning objectives After reading this article, pharmacists should be able...

Parents susceptible to anti-vaccine messages from public figures

A new study has found that parents who generally accept vaccination are susceptible to anti-vaccination rhetoric from politicians, suggesting that vaccine messaging needs to...

Collaborative prescribing to improve patient outcomes

The results of a study examining collaborative prescribing in Australian hospitals indicates that the practice, already successfully trialled in the US and the UK,...