A national education program for pharmacists funded by the Australian Government under the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology program.[/caption]
While the evidence bases for both CMs and Schedule 3 sleep aids are unlikely to immediately change, a core practice consideration is the risk-benefit profile of the respective non-prescription sleep aids for the individual patient. 
Is it really insomnia?
Knowledge to practice 
The federal Government will invest $25 million in research to improve the safe use of medicines and medicines intervention by pharmacists.
PSA has developed a CPD planning tool available free to members, that intuitively helps pharmacists through each of the required steps.
The past 2 months have laid bare fundamental problems in Australia’s residential aged care facilities as COVID-19 ripped through more than 100 Melbourne nursing homes, writes PSA National President Associate Professor Chris Freeman.
While Australians have been horrified by media...
In the lead up to World Pharmacists Day on Friday, pharmacists around the country have expressed pride, passion and excitement for their work, the importance of which has been highlighted during a difficult year.
Promoting antimicrobial stewardship, patient safety and digital health are just three of the new global goals for pharmacy launched by FIP on Monday.
Psychotropic medicines are ‘overused and misused’ in the disability sector, consultant pharmacist Dr Manya Angley FPS told the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability yesterday.
Pharmacists have adapted to life in the COVID-19 era, but what new practices should remain permanently?
As Australia marks 6 months of disruption, uncertainty and pain from the coronavirus pandemic, pharmacy practice has changed irrevocably for many.
And just as...
Pharmacists from across the globe came together to share their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic at the annual FIP congress – held virtually – this week.
Three pharmacists have been recognised for their high standards, professionalism and commitment to pharmacy in the PSA WA pharmacy awards.
Promoting the safe use of medicines within multicultural communities is the main focus of New South Wales Multicultural Health Week, from 7 to 11 September.
