New formats needed 
Clinical trial data released this year in a study of cisgender men, transgender men, transgender women, and nonbinary individuals who have sex with partners assigned male at birth showed that using lenacapavir results in a 96% 
‘In my view, it’s analogous to dispensing a new drug that you haven’t come across before. You understand the relevant information related to the drug from a safety and effectiveness point of view, you communicate with the patient regarding relevant counselling points, and you document relevant information.’
Psychotropic medicines in the spotlight in Aged Care Royal Commission
As interviews for the Aged Care Royal Commission continue, medical experts have voiced concerns about the overuse of psychotropics as medical restraints in aged...
Practice tips to reduce risks of polypharmacy
In a world of information overload, how can pharmacists prevent patients from falling into a medicine-induced downward spiral?
Every day Australians swallow millions of...
Sepsis: recognition and management
Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. It is a medical emergency which, if left untreated, progresses to septic shock, multi-organ failure and death.
New PSA fellows
A bumper field of 23 Australian pharmacists have been approved by the PSA National Board for elevation to fellow status.
Top tips for pharmacists as COVID-19 immunisation ramps up
Community pharmacists delivered their first COVID-19 vaccinations in Queensland this week, and more are expected to come online soon in other states.
Swallowing difficulties
Case scenario
Gary is 70 years old and is diagnosed with stage 3 Parkinson’s disease. He is currently living alone since the death of his...
