Intervention reduces antipsychotic use in aged care

A pharmacist-led intervention targeted towards reducing the prevalence of sedative prescription in aged care has reduced antipsychotic prescribing by 13% and that of benzodiazepines...

From the President: Be ready for more vaccine speed bumps

Last month, community pharmacists in regional Queensland commenced vaccinating their communities against COVID-19.

PBS listings for cancer, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease

Since 1 April, medicines crucial to those suffering from cancer, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease have become available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The...

The role of pharmacists in managing gastrointestinal disorders in infants

An estimated 50% of infants suffer from colic, constipation, reflux, or a combination of these disorders.1 These functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are one of...

We must embrace change and lead new models of care

Since becoming National President, I have received significant levels of feedback in support of PSA’s development of pharmacists working in general practice. I have also...

Barriers removed for pharmacists to seek mental health treatment

Changes in Australian mandatory reporting laws will remove barriers to mental health treatment for health professionals. Australian federal, state and territory health ministers at April’s...