New opioid patient resource

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The balance between adequate pain relief and safety with opioids is now more achievable with the release of a handy new resource for patients...

Reducing adverse drug reactions in the elderly

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Recent research could increase the involvement of pharmacists in the creation of effective medication management plans for elderly patients. The project is based on a...

GPs use antibiotics as placebos: study

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Most Australian GPs have used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos used far more than inert placebos, a new study...

ACT politicians commit to supporting pharmacists

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Pharmacist vaccinators in the ACT should be given greater scope to protect their communities against infectious diseases, PSA has argued.

Training for Health Care Homes program

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Community pharmacists working within the Health Care Homes (HCH) model will have access to extensive training from October, to develop their skills in collaborative...

‘Devastating’ volume of clinical waste generates concern

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As environmental threats become increasingly pressing, healthcare professionals are calling for changes in the way clinical waste is managed in medical settings. In a recent...