New principles to improve the quality of pharmacy services

PSA’s recently released clinical governance principles are a blueprint for the design and implementation of safe and high-quality pharmacy services. The Clinical Governance Principles for...

The COVID-era pharmacist

For Lauren Haworth MPS, opening a pharmacy as a global pandemic hit was not great timing. But it was invaluable experience en route to her dream of owning a pharmacy by the age of 30.

Tips for pharmacists providing COVID-19 vaccinations

Australian Pharmacist asked two experienced vaccinators for their tips and tricks to ensure things run smoothly.

How unseen, unconscious bias affects women’s healthcare

To coincide with Women’s Health Week, 6–10 September, we explore why women’s health is often minimised, or normalised, and how pharmacists can help.

WHO puts ‘temporary pause’ on hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus patients

A trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment has been suspended after researchers found patients receiving the drug were at higher risk of heart problems and death.

Meet five award-winning pharmacists

A veteran of hospital pharmacy and an embedded aged care pharmacist were among those honoured at PSA’s South Australian Pharmacy Awards last week.