Collaborative prescribing to improve patient outcomes
The results of a study examining collaborative prescribing in Australian hospitals indicates that the practice, already successfully trialled in the US and the UK,...
In case you missed it: our most-read stories of 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating headlines for much of 2020, it’s no surprise the majority of the most-read Australian Pharmacist stories this year concerned the novel coronavirus.
Engaging hyper-connected patients
At PSA17, I discussed how pharmacists can engage hyper-connected patients to help them avoid misinformation or misadventure. In case you missed it, here are...
Greater collaboration and funding needed in pharmacy
Greater funding is needed to unite the pharmacy profession with other healthcare professionals. This was the powerful message that came out of PSA’s NSW/ACT...
How pharmacists can keep up with the nation’s health needs
The healthcare needs of Australians are shifting – which means pharmacists’ training has to adapt to keep pace. The good news? It’s happening.
The...
Pharmacist prescribing is a positive move
Evaluation overseas has found pharmacist prescribing to be safe, clinically appropriate and well-received by patients.
Pharmacy groups have long called for changes to allow pharmacists...













