High-risk prescribing under scrutiny
Leading pharmacist reviews the risks of polypharmacy, underprescribing and use of potentially inappropriate medicines in older people A review into medicine safety and preventing avoidable medicine-related harm in older patients …
Antiviral PBS criteria too restrictive: Butler
“We’re not getting them out the door,” the Health Minister says of antivirals, as a new wave of Omicron looms and one pharmacy leader calls for improved access Australia has …
Pressure to ‘soldier on’ despite burnout
Job stress, work climate and burnout are all factors in hospital pharmacists looking to quit – with one in five likely to leave or change their job A new report …
Pharmacy vax support welcomed
Tassie and WA join other states that have extended their free flu vaccination programs, but there are renewed calls to lower the age of administration The Tasmanian Government has extended …
Lapsed PI and notice of relevant events
In this latest practice alert, PDL reviews lapsed PI renewal and other ‘relevant events’ that pharmacists and pharmacy students need to notify Ahpra about Lapsed Professional Indemnity insurance arrangements – …
“Patients were happy with the service.”
The Queensland UTI trial is set to continue while the state’s Health Department considers its future… and we take a look at the pilot’s outcomes The Outcomes Report for the …
www.WaterWaterWater
Angelo Pricolo wrestles with the ethical dilemma of selling bottled water in his pharmacy, but his love for H2O is renewed Water has always been a fascination for me. I’m …
How many pharmacists does it take to….
There are over one thousand more pharmacists than there were in early 2021, while the percentage of females in the profession continues to rise The Pharmacy Board of Australia has …
Poll: Why are you thinking of leaving pharmacy?
Are you considering leaving the pharmacy profession? If so, we’d like you to tell us your reasons why Recently, the AJP has reported on issues affecting pharmacists such as pay, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Intake and Blood Pressure This meta-analysis suggests the optimal combined intake of omega‐3 fatty acids for BP …
‘It is not too late to vaccinate.’
Immunisation Coalition congratulates states for extending their free influenza vaccination programs, but calls for all to be extended until the end of the month Some states have extended their free …
Keeping it fair
Equitable access is always the priority in innovating pharmacy practice, says incoming PSA national president Fei Sim The Australian health system is under immense pressure. Emergency department presentations are increasing …