How to increase vaccination rates in adolescents

Adolescent vaccination rates remain below optimal levels, often due to the COVID-related interruption to the school vaccination programs, increased vaccine hesitancy and accessibility challenges. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to educate and advocate for immunisation in adolescents.

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...

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.

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.

A sporting approach to pharmacy

For former athletics star Emily Shears MPS, combining sport and pharmacy set her on track to help other female athletes reach peak performance.

Expert advice for surviving your intern year

Embarking on your intern year can be both exciting and daunting. Get a head start through careful planning and building strong relationships with your new colleagues.