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...

Expansion of pharmacist vaccinations

Another Australian state has expanded the scope of pharmacist-administered vaccinations this month, meaning pharmacists can help to protect the community against more infectious diseases...

PSA submission calls for urgent action on rural healthcare

The Federal Government needs to create a Commonwealth Chief Pharmacist role and urgently develop a discussion paper to address rural pharmacy quality, access and...

Study reveals risk of opioid dependence following surgery

A recent study from the University of South Australia has highlighted the significant number of patients at risk of developing opioid dependence post-surgery, calling...

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...

Pharmacists can teach ‘schoolies’ about emergency contraception

About half of school leavers (schoolies) believe emergency contraception is only effective 12 or 24 hours after sexual intercourse, according to a new study...