Assignments, exams and an increased workload: pandemic pressure hits pharmacy interns

Juggling study and full-time work as an intern pharmacist is always challenging, but add a global pandemic and things become more difficult.

How pharmacists can address the risk of gabapentinoids

New boxed warnings for pregabalin and gabapentin give pharmacists the opportunity to discuss pain management with patients.

COVID-19: How should pharmacists play a role?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for pharmacistsFor PSA’s latest information, updates and advice on the novel coronavirus outbreak, click here. Pharmacists, the most accessible healthcare professionals, are...

Naloxone nasal spray added to the PBS

With increasing overdose deaths from both prescription opioids and heroin, naloxone nasal spray – now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme – is a...

Everything you need to know about the take home naloxone program

The Take Home Naloxone Pilot saved three lives every day. From Friday, free naloxone will be accessible to all Australians in need.

Small towns, big challenges

With the launch of a new PSA report, pharmacists in regional and remote areas highlight disadvantages that access to more funding, collaboration and medication management reviews could improve.