Australian pharmacists get seat at global table

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The international voice of Australian pharmacy has been amplified by the appointment of PSA National President Dr Shane Jackson to the International Pharmacy Federation...

‘Don’t you know who I am?’: Why patient identification is so...

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When we think patient safety, pharmacists’ minds jump to drug interactions, adverse events or toxic doses. But incorrect patient identification can have equal capacity...

From the President: An exciting time to be a pharmacist

I often tell the story of The Starfish, the Little Boy and the Old Man. This is one of my favourite childhood stories.

Calcium and Vitamin D for premenopause

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The latest findings from a Cochrane review on the benefit of supplementing premenopausal women with calcium and vitamin D. Background Osteoporosis (OP) is characterised by porous...

Healthcare highway: Pharmacists in the driver’s seat

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Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy has outlined a five-year transition to a digitally connected health system, beginning with opt-out My Health Records for every...

Aged care antimicrobial prescribing on the rise

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Data released last month shows an increase in the number of aged care residents prescribed antimicrobials, highlighting the need for pharmacists to use their...