Pharmacists poised for sweeping scope of practice reforms

The government is actively working to harmonise drugs and poisons legislation and open PBS access for pharmacists.

More Australian ranitidine recalls expected

Recalls of more ranitidine products are expected to continue this week after preliminary tests found low levels of nitrosamines in the medicines. A spokesperson from...

When your pharmacy is a COVID-19 hotspot

When pharmacy owner Tania Watson MPS learned her business had been included on the Queensland Health website, she sprang into action to ensure her staff and patients remained safe and able to access their medicines.

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.

Linda Badewitz-Dodd MPS is PSA’s 2021 Pharmacist of the Year

From producing the world’s first comprehensive guide to drugs in sport to supporting her community through bushfires, and now the pandemic, Linda Badewitz-Dodd MPS is always willing to step up to the challenge.

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.