Consumer vision for pharmacy practice

It is difficult to overstate the importance of the present and potential future role of the pharmacist in the day-to-day health care of most...

Over-prescribing in the elderly

Pharmacists when co-locating with GPs play a valuable role in reducing over-prescribing in older patients. Over 12 months, pharmacists in an ACT-based pilot study recommended...

NT pharmacists leading the way in My Health Record uptake

Community pharmacists in the Northern Territory are well-prepared for the national My Health Record (MHR) rollout, with nearly 70% of pharmacies either registered or...

Greater collaboration and funding needed in pharmacy

Greater funding is needed to unite the pharmacy profession with other healthcare professionals. This was the powerful message that came out of PSA’s NSW/ACT...

Why pharmacies need privacy management plans

As trusted custodians of personal health information, pharmacists need to be transparent and detailed on exactly how they keep customers’ data confidential and secure. A...

Clinical governance: shared responsibility, a common goal

New principles will help guide design and delivery of high-quality pharmacy services. We have a high-quality health system in Australia, and a first-class pharmacy...