Opinion
Ending the year in style
A successful conference and a series of honours have rounded off a busy, but successful, year in hospital pharmacy says Kristin Michaels, SHPA CEO With the end of 2016 fast approaching, …
The Minor Ailment conundrum – how Emergency departments are becoming the first line of defence
Health care professionals need to educate consumers about self-management and prevention, writes Angel Gonzalez There is growing concern amongst health care professionals that the level of strain being placed on …
A woman of influence
In the fourth of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to pharmacy academic Lisa Nissen 1. Do …
Many submissions, many views
Review submission quantities reveal a somewhat disparate and divided profession, says Joe Demarte, PSA national president The many submissions responding to the Discussion Paper released by the Review of Pharmacy …
How agricultural antibiotic use affects resistance
Prescribing shouldn’t be our only focus when it comes to antibiotic resistance, writes Oscar Klass During Antibiotic Awareness Week the pharmacy profession will be reminded of the importance of antibiotics—how …
A woman of influence
In the third of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to community pharmacy owner Elise Apolloni Do you …
Pharmacy welcomes new trial
The launch of the Pharmacy Diabetes Screening Trial is a key step in progressing the Pharmacy Trial Program (PTP), says David Quilty, Pharmacy Guild executive director It is now 17 …
A woman of influence
In the second of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to Dr Alison Roberts, PSA Executive Director …
Becoming culturally aware
Pharmacist Tobias Speare outlines how you can encourage culturally safe and responsive practice in your pharmacy Australia is home to a multitude of cultures, including over 250 unique and distinct …
Why compassion matters
Health decision-makers need to look at their work with a compassionate perspective, writes Mouhamad Zoghbi When Allen was 18 years old he was involved in a freak accident. An elevator …
What makes a good prescription?
All prescriptions aren’t created equal, writes Angelo Pricolo What makes a good prescription? Ask the doctor and they’ll likely say it should relay the correct drug, dose and directions, in …
Keep an eye on the bigger picture
Pharmacy is confronted by a spate of vital government reviews, says PSA national president Joe Demarte Last month, while PSA was preparing its response to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration …