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












