STIs: stopping the spread

Rates of new HIV diagnoses have also declined almost 50%, however challenges remain including the ongoing rise of chlamydia in Australia.

What do pharmacists around Australia most want to know?

Every week, PSA’s Pharmacist-to-Pharmacist Advice Line phones ring hot on a range of different topics impacting the profession.

Preparing pharmacists for aged care governance

As the ACOP program kicks off, this new intervention is designed to strengthen the systems level capacity of pharmacists in aged care.

Pharmacist prescribing pilot locked in for Victoria

The date has been set for Victoria’s pharmacy prescribing pilot but one key difference sets it apart from other states' trials.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and clotting: what to watch for

An expert panel has confirmed a second case of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia in Australia is likely linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Youngest 2023 influenza death recorded as vaccination lags

The recent death of a healthy 3-year-old boy from influenza is a reminder of the dangers of the virus and the importance of vaccination.