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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...
Nurse prescribing offers a roadmap for reform
New avenues for nurse prescribing have the potential to reshape frontline care, and is an example of the impact of scope expansion.
Telepharmacy – pharmacy horizons
The tyranny of distance in Australia should make telepharmacy a potent force in healthcare. But a nationwide video conferencing service that’s dedicated to preventing...
Future facing: long-term practice effects of COVID-19
Pharmacists have adapted to life in the COVID-19 era, but what new practices should remain permanently?
As Australia marks 6 months of disruption, uncertainty...
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.
What happens when patient identification goes wrong?
Identifying patients should be a routine task, but missteps have occurred at an increased rate, sometimes leading to disaster.
