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Pharmacists key to reducing antimicrobial resistance
A third report outlining the ongoing threat of antimicrobial resistance has been released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQHC)....
Australians’ understanding of their medicines falls short
Research into older Australians taking multiple medicines has highlighted fragmented communication between prescribers and shortcomings in patient understanding of their various medicines.
In a study...
Three in four pharmacies register with My Health Record
Almost a third of My Health Record-connected pharmacies have already reported using the system to avoid a potentially adverse event, according to new data...
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...
NT pharmacists leading the way in My Health Record uptake
Community pharmacists in the Northern Territory are well-prepared for the national My Health Record (MHR) rollout, with nearly 70% of pharmacies either registered or...
PSA: pharmacists need support to improve Australia’s health
Following the announcement of this year’s Federal Election date, PSA looks forward to working with an incoming Government to support a healthier Australia by...
