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...

From the President: Be ready for more vaccine speed bumps

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

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...

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...

Roles, recognition, remuneration keys to pharmacy future

PSA National President Dr Shane Jackson has used PSA18 to issue a call to arms for the future of pharmacy, illuminating a vision for...

Anticonvulsants shown not to provide low back pain benefits

Despite an increase in anticonvulsant use for back and neck pain recently - an increase of 535% in the last 10 years - researchers...