Collaborate to identify and resolve drug-related problems
An Australian study indicates pharmacists should play a larger role in identifying and resolving drug-related problems (DRPs) as part of a collaborative general practice...
Two important new updates to diabetes management
Changes to the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) now allow more people to access the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) products available under the scheme...
Anxiety is often untreated – how pharmacists can help
A new MedicineWise program aims to increase the number of patients seeking help for anxiety and other mood disorders by educating healthcare professionals.
Anxiety disorders,...
Aged care wisdom
More than 200,000 Australians currently live in aged care and the number grows each day. Optimising medicine safety is a crucial concern.
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...
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...
