Why are so many teens prescribed high-dose antidepressants?

Youth mental health needs are rising, but so too are questionable prescribing patterns of antidepressants.

Pharmacists end 2021 on a high note at PSA Pharmacy Awards

Last week, pharmacists in the ACT and Victoria were honoured with PSA Pharmacy Awards for hard work and dedication, through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The growing importance of point-of-care testing

Point-of-care testing is expanding as community pharmacies deepen their engagement with consumers. With more than 5,700 locations dotted across Australia, ranging from the busiest metropolitan...

Who cares about pharmacists this election? What to know before you...

With the federal election fast approaching, Australian Pharmacist looks at what pharmacists need to know before stepping into the polling booth.

The locum pharmacist from Iran

Sepehr Shafizadeh MPS lost his father to COVID-19 3 months ago, shortly before sitting a BCPS exam. He is now a locum in Mackay, Queensland.

The importance of interprofessional collaboration

Symbol representing interprofessional collaboration in healthcare, showing teamwork and support
Case Scenario  The nurse unit manager (NUM) of the general medicine ward in the hospital approaches you. She has noticed that her junior nursing staff...