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...

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...

Rural pharmacists urged to have their say

Recent research has predicted by 2026 there could be just 52 pharmacists per 100,000 people in rural and remote areas, compared with more than...

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...

How to remedy incorrect inhaler use

How pharmacists can change the lives of people with lung diseases by taking every opportunity possible.

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...