Opinion
Why you need to plan for trouble
Over the Australia Day long weekend, our pharmacy was broken into. And we had no contingency plan, writes Samantha Kourtis Every pharmacy in Australia needs to have a contingency plan …
How technology can assist with patient ‘activation’
How can robotic pharmacy kiosks, remote counselling, smart pills and sensors engage patients? asks Dr Angel Gonzalez In my last article, I discussed how ‘fully engaged’ or ‘activated’ patients have …
Broadening opportunities for funding
Our profession cannot afford to stand still, writes Joe Demarte PSA is acutely aware that for our profession to flourish in the future, we need to broaden our horizons when it …
Better medicine labels: get it right the first time
How will the new medicine-labelling requirements improve customer compliance and understanding? asks Michael De Bari Prescription dispensing has gone unchanged for decades in Australia. Now, the Australian Federal Government, through its …
Should EC be a taboo subject?
Do pharmacists feel EC is a responsible choice? asks Dr Philip Goldstone In November and December 2016, we surveyed pharmacists in an effort to investigate pharmacists’ awareness and understanding of …
The future of prescription reminder services
Could bio sensors and gaming be part of the future of medicines adherence? asks Stephenie Shea For the past few years, it seems every major pharmacy group has offered a …
How well do you understand EC?
Dr Philip Goldstone takes a look at awareness and understanding of emergency contraception among pharmacists In November and December 2016, we surveyed pharmacists in an effort to investigate pharmacists’ awareness …
Pharmacist knowledge of ovulation and pregnancy risk
Let’s talk about sex (with pharmacists), writes Dr Philip Goldstone In Australia, over 66% of women use some form of contraception1. Unfortunately, no form of contraception is 100% effective and …
How to activate your patients
You’ve heard of activated almonds… but what are activated patients? Dr Angel Gonzalez takes a look On average chronic patients make up 25% of the population of most developed countries …
Identifying the opportunity
Community pharmacy needs to embrace screening and risk assessment, says PSA national president Joe Demarte Screening and risk assessment is a new and emerging health related area that community pharmacy …
Maximising your DAA business
Even if you think you can’t grow it more, there are ways to increase your DAA business, writes Stephenie Shea As traditional pharmacy revenue streams decline in value, community pharmacies …
Paternalistic attitudes outdated in sexual health
When it comes to sexual health, making access easier matters, writes Dr Mitchell Tanner Stigma Health thanks the authors of this piece for reviewing our new service and we do …