Making inroads in mental health awareness
Whether it’s simply asking, “Are you ok?”, making a referral, or optimising therapy, pharmacists can be the custodians of their patients’ mental wellbeing According to the National Health Survey, one …
Health minister elevated
The PSA’s Tasmanian Branch has welcomed the appointment of Jeremy Rockliff MP as Premier of Tasmania and Michael Ferguson MP as the state’s Deputy Premier This morning, Jeremy Rockliff MP, …
Clear logjam, but with help: SHPA
The hospital pharmacist workforce needs a boost in order to safely address surgery backlogs, one stakeholder warns The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s …
No ‘golden’ list, but some are better than others
What are the best potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) lists for Australian pharmacists to use? Researchers from Deakin University and the University of Western Australia have set out to explore which …
Anti-vax pharmacist claims profession lying about COVID jabs
A Victorian pharmacist claimed that Pharmacy Board members were complicit in treason, and questioned its authority to suspend her registration A pharmacist’s attempt to keep practising after an immediate suspension …
‘The award is totally out of whack.’
Wages in Australia are being driven up by stressed pharmacists leaving the profession over the past year, say experts Latest data from the US shows that pharmacists in the country …
An Australian first
Monash ranks number one in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology Monash University in Melbourne, Victoria, has ranked number one globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject …
World News Wrapup: 7 April 2022
Man who allegedly killed pharmacist brother over COVID jabs found incompetent for trial; NZ Labour MP says discounting “like a predatory business model;” AstraZeneca sues pharmacist over alleged $8 million …
Incident ruled a ‘medical episode’
A Sydney pharmacist is still in hospital after he drank liquid meth disguised in a wine bottle, but the event is “not being treated as suspicious,” say police The 43-year-old …
Flu warning for Queensland
Pharmacists worry that increased access to flu jabs for Queensland children may be only temporary The PSA Queensland Branch has welcomed increased access to the influenza vaccine for Queensland children, …
Pharmacist creates medical Wordle
Move over, Wordle, Meddle has arrived – and co-designed by a top Australian pharmacist, it has a serious side A new medical word game is now challenging health professionals, but …
SHPA highlights hospital achievers
A pharmacist has been recognised for her work with neonatal, paediatric and maternity populations, a technician for his work on COVID vaccines, and a team for its completely virtual hospital …