Pharmacists on ‘game-changing’ electronic prescriptions

Increasing numbers of pharmacies are now accepting electronic prescriptions, with pharmacists reporting the new system is making life easier.

Vigilance required amid double supply of asthma medicines

While patients will be able to access cheaper medicines, asthma control, medicine stability and dose optimisation could be impacted.

The growing importance of point-of-care testing

Point-of-care testing is expanding as community pharmacies deepen their engagement with consumers. With more than 5,700 locations dotted across Australia, ranging from the busiest metropolitan...

Life as a locum pharmacist

Tara Hehir MPS works as a locum pharmacist and an International Pharmacy Federation representative. This means different roles, such as IVF dosing and aged...

What’s happening in scope of practice around Australia?

There has been a lot of scope of practice changes and announcements. Here's a look at what's happening in your state/territory.

New principles to improve the quality of pharmacy services

PSA’s recently released clinical governance principles are a blueprint for the design and implementation of safe and high-quality pharmacy services. The Clinical Governance Principles for...