A tale of three pharmacists

After a GP practice in Perth took on three non-dispensing GP pharmacists, there was a significant improvement in chronic disease management.

Bridging NIPVIP knowledge gaps

For those who were unable to make it to the PSA’s jam-packed NIPVIP webinar, here’s the most sought-after information from the expert hosts.

Supporting patients through changes to PBS listings for PPIs

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) recently made changes to the listings for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in an effort to address overprescribing. The changes, which...

Preventing unintentional overdose from dangerous drug interactions

To reduce overdose deaths, pharmacists need to find ways to emphasise the importance of medicine safety without judgement.

Future health: Pharmacists in primary care

Any evidence-based vision of an efficient, patient-centred primary healthcare system places pharmacists in essential roles front and centre. The future of global health care...

Diethylstilbestrol: a public health disaster

A multi-use artificial hormone, Diethylstilbestrol was controversial from its discovery, with the inventor of the drug warning of possible side effects. Its impact on...