Momentum for pharmacist prescribing continues to grow, with a third of participants at a recent forum calling for the profession to move forward with developing models for the practice in Australia. For its Pharmacist Prescribing Forum earlier this year, the...

Patients rely on pharmacists and prescribers having mutual respect for one another, while maintaining their independence. We take a look at striking the right balance. Ian John Gilbert, 77, had a psoriasis flare-up. He visited his GP, got a script...

The international voice of Australian pharmacy has been amplified by the appointment of PSA National President Dr Shane Jackson to the International Pharmacy Federation (FIP) Community Pharmacy Section executive committee. Dr Jackson, who was elected to the position at the...

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has requested comments from interested parties on the addition of a new advisory statement for labels of non-prescription medicines containing benzocaine for topical oral use. The invitation to comment on proposed changes to the Required...

This Royal Commission is an opportunity to improve how we care for our elderly, and release the chains holding pharmacists back from preventing inappropriate use of medicines instead of being a bystander. Last month, the Federal Government announced a Royal...

Lithium is an invaluable and lifesaving treatment for a range of psychiatric disorders, but its origins lie in patent medicine and the pioneering work of an Australian doctor. People have been flocking to hot springs of lithium-heavy water for their...

PSA is hosting a range of events across Australia on Tuesday 25 September, inviting consumers to talk with their pharmacist about medication management, vaccinations, health services and screening. World Pharmacists Day is an initiative of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP),...

A pharmacist-led intervention targeted towards reducing the prevalence of sedative prescription in aged care has reduced antipsychotic prescribing by 13% and that of benzodiazepines by 21%. The University of Tasmania team led by Prof Greg Peterson and Dr Juanita Westbury...

To opt out or not to opt out: what role does a pharmacist have in helping patients make informed decisions about My Health Record? The commencement of the national My Health Record opt-out period has spurred relentless media attention. While...

Following distressing reports of inappropriate medicine use in aged care homes, PSA National President Dr Shane Jackson has welcomed a royal commission into the aged care sector. Announced earlier this week following revelations of poor treatment of older people in...