PSA Vice President Professor Mark Naunton MPS[/caption]
Date of birth now required on all NSW scripts
From 1 November 2022, the date of birth of every patient must be included on all prescriptions for Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines.
Government pulls the plug on replica Ozempic
After much media scrutiny, the federal Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a ban on compounded GLP-1RAs.
How to save a life with naloxone
By providing non-judgemental and appropriate counselling on the use of naloxone, pharmacists can empower those who carry it to confidently intervene in the case of opioid toxicity.
Intranasal naloxone spray could reduce opioid-related deaths
Naloxone has long been used by emergency responders in cases of known or suspected opioid overdose. It has been accessible over-the-counter (OTC) in an...
Is this anaesthetic cream still safe to use in babies?
Serious adverse events in infants prompted the Therapeutic Goods Administration to issue a safety alert about this anaesthetic cream.
How do you do S3?
Pharmacy’s ‘go to’ reference – the APF – describes expected practice, not just best practice. Common ailments are no exception.
