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.

Top tips for supporting transgender patients

Pharmacists' frequent interactions with transgender patients can shape their perception of the healthcare system.

Stigma hinders adolescent contraceptive care

Adolescents prefer seeking contraceptive care from pharmacists, says new research. But there are barriers to access that must be addressed. 

New smoking cessation guidelines for pharmacists

With a prescription now required to access liquid nicotine for vaping, PSA has new smoking cessation resources to support pharmacists.

A turning point in anaphylaxis care?

Adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (neffy) was recently approved by the TGA and is now available for use in Australia.

New principles for medicine management in frail older people

Australian pharmacists now have access to international consensus principles for medication management in frail older people, a group rarely included in clinical practice guidelines or research.