Opinion
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 …
Could other providers upskill rural pharmacists?
How could pharmacists help provide services which are scant in rural areas? wonders Karalyn Huxhagen Since the third community pharmacy agreement, the focus has been on developing professional programs including …
The future of pharmacy remuneration and regulation
A review of pharmacy funding and practice is timely, says SHPA CEO Kristin Michaels Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley has stated on a number of occasions that one of the …
What’s better: hospital or community pharmacy?
Here’s why we need to end any tension between hospital and community pharmacists, writes Matthew Tom What’s better, hospital or community pharmacy? I’ve practiced in both so people often ask …
Pharmacies in Europe: all is not lost!
A trip around the world gave Elise and Dean Apolloni a new perspective on the future of pharmacy We are the typical holidaying pharmacists! Lucky enough to spend five weeks …