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.’
From the President: Valuing our most vulnerable
Pharmacists spending more time on the ground in aged care has become an urgent priority.
It is often said that a measure of civilisation...
Bumetanide for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 70% of all people with dementia.1 In the early stages, symptoms can...
Aged care royal commission welcomed by pharmacist sector
Following distressing reports of inappropriate medicine use in aged care homes, PSA National President Dr Shane Jackson has welcomed a royal commission into the...
7CPA: An historic step forward
Last month, I was pleased to be the first PSA President to co-sign a Community Pharmacy Agreement (CPA) on behalf of the profession.
‘Conservative’ King Review response
Health Minister Greg Hunt hints at no major shake-up, but trade-offs will be made.
Attempting to allay fears of a major pharmacy sector shake-up, the...
I take Kakadu plum, is that ok?
How the new PSA guideline can help answer this question.
When asked about bush medicine most pharmacists would struggle. Bush medicine is a form of...
