Opinion
Why HMRs are rapidly reaching crisis point
PSA national president Professor Mark Naunton explains how flexibility, access and equity will prevent the fuel crisis from lurching into a health emergency Nearly two million Australians regularly take at …
Accreditation must catch up with the real world
The Australian Pharmacy Council’s Review of Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Education Programs offers a unique opportunity to make sure accreditation standards for pharmacy education reflect the real-world, writes Pharmacy Guild …
Why virtual clinics are now essential to postgraduate health education
Virtual clinics change the disadvantage faced by student practitioners far from large tertiary centres, write Alex Park and Manorika Ratnaweera Virtual clinics are no longer a stop-gap response to workforce …
‘Community pharmacists must not be overlooked any longer’
Pharmacists should be equipped with the skills and confidence to discuss health behaviours with patients, experts say Australia’s community pharmacists need to play a bigger role in helping patients to address lifestyle issues …
The vaping conundrum
“The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape.” — Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer …
What does burnout feel like?
Pharmacist burnout expert Karlee Johnston shares her experience mentoring a colleague with burnout… and talks about why it still so often flies under the radar There is now ample data …
Seizing the opportunity
PSA national president Fei Sim talks about the importance of transforming pharmacy education to match evolving clinical roles We have spoken ad nauseam about how the aging population, increased healthcare …
Owners get clarity on new licensing scheme
Changes to Queensland’s pharmacy ownership licensing scheme to commence in full on 1 November 2025 Pharmacy owners are being urged to keep up to date on new regulations in Queensland …
Why pharmacists and dentists need to work together
Dr Alex Park writes on the importance of expanding community pharmacy’s role in oral health—from research to PSA25 to the Queensland pilot Oral health is often called the ‘forgotten’ part …
ACOP: Looking back on one year
On the 12-month anniversary of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist measure, Michael Bonner and Prof Mark Naunton reflect on the highs and lows of the past year In the 2024-25 …
‘This strategic alliance has immediately intensified competition’
The Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger is shifting the pharmacy industry… are you ready to navigate the new landscape? Lachlan Ballinger shares 5 top tips for pharmacy owners The pharmacy industry is …
Twice the work, half the respect
Pharmacy must close its cultural safety gap… and here’s why, writes Mohamed Yousef Forbidden aisles Australia’s health system prides itself on quality and inclusivity, yet bias and discrimination persist. These …