How can community pharmacists make a difference in mental health?
Early detection
Community pharmacists can play a role in detecting warning signs for people experiencing a mental health problem. This can often be done through...
Pharmacists assisting in drug dependency
The recent upscheduling of codeine has pushed issues around drug dependency into the spotlight. So how can community pharmacists help minimise harm at the...
Medicine misadventure is common, reveals PSA
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has released a new report, Medicine Safety: Take Care, which highlights the extent of the unsafe use of...
Pharmacists: seize opportunities, don’t fear failure
Dimitra Hoppe MPS juggles community pharmacy with four other job roles while studying for a doctorate in public health.
What counts as ethical practice in 2026?
PSA’s 2026 Code of Ethics for Pharmacists is designed to help pharmacists navigate a more complex profession.
A first line treatment option for cows’ milk allergy
Cows’ milk allergy (CMA) is one of the most common causes of food allergy in babies, affecting 1 in 50 Australian infants.1 As first...
