Pharmacists have always prescribed, but they have the potential to prescribe much more
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Talking to patients who have questionsNew data reveals overprescribing of antibiotics in hospitals
Almost one-quarter of prescriptions in hospitals have been assessed as inappropriate, and one-third were non-compliant with guidelines, according to new data from the Hospital...
The policymaker
Karen Castle MPS, PSA’s newest policy pharmacist, writes healthcare legislation and knows plenty about voluntary assisted dying requirements.
Supporting terminally ill patients
Having an easily-accessible palliative care pharmacist in every community would improve medicine management for terminally ill Australians, said Helen Stone MPS, PSA State and Territory Manager South Australia and Northern Territory.
From the President: Include pharmacists on the Medicare Benefits Schedule
A key tenet of PSA’s strategic intent is ensuring pharmacists are rewarded and recognised to reflect our high levels of training, our expertise and...
Choosing Wisely – a look at prescribing cascades
In the first of a six-part series, we expand on the PSA Choosing Wisely recommendations. This month: beware the prescribing cascade.
The decision to initiate...
Medicinal cannabis: Patient access and clinical evidence
In the August 2017 edition of Australian Pharmacist (page 10), I provided background on the regulatory scheme for cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis,...
