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...

Rural and remote recruitment

It can be tough attracting colleagues away from city lifestyles, but there's more to be found 'out there', as these pharmacists discovered.

Your top questions on COVID-19 vaccinations answered

In a new monthly series, Australian Pharmacist will speak to the experts and answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

Queensland leads the way for COVID-19 vaccination in pharmacies

As the virus creeps up the New South Wales coast, pharmacists have been approved en masse to vaccinate the nation.

What role do pharmacists play in palliative care?

At some stage in their lives, most Australians will need the assistance of palliative care services, whether as a patient, family member or carer. Pharmacists are an important part of the multidisciplinary teams that provide this support.

To foil bag or not to foil bag, that is the...

Ever wondered about the point of foil bags and if they keep medicines cold? PSA clinical expert Claire Antrobus provides a helpful rundown.