WA, Qld expand pharmacists' scope
14 August, 2024Western Australia has expanded the role of community pharmacists following the success of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment program that is said to have helped 7000 patients across the state.
Opinion: Advanced pharmacy is not revolutionary, it’s evolutionary
05 August, 2024 by Tom Simpson, President, SHPAAs the most common healthcare intervention, medicines are crucial to all aspects of Australians' health.
Deprescribing guidelines falling short: study
17 June, 2024More than two-thirds of clinical practice guidelines do not contain any recommendations on deprescribing, reveals a new study led by Monash University.
Telstra Health to fully acquire pharmacy tech company Fred IT
31 May, 2024The investment is the evolution of a 10-year joint venture partnership between both the organisations.
How a Pharmaceutical Giant Ensures the Safety and Authenticity of Medicines Through Serialisation
21 March, 2024In an era where pharmaceutical traceability is paramount, Aspen Australia, a subsidiary of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited, has emerged as a trailblazer in implementing robust global standards to combat the threat of falsified medicines.
Study lists 16 potentally risky medicines in Aust health care
06 February, 2024Researchers from the RMIT have developed a list of potentially dangerous medications used in Australia and have also suggested safer alternatives.
RACGP calls for long-term solution to opioid dependence
22 November, 2023While welcoming a decision to extend the period GPs can adminster opioid dependence treatment drugs, a longer-term solution is needed, RACGP says.
Pharmacist-led prescribing: nationalised approach, a step closer
28 September, 2023 by Tom Simpson*Earlier in the year I shared my views on the future of pharmacy noting pharmacist-led prescribing as one of the key areas of pharmacist specialisation that would help address the increasingly complex nature of health care.
New pharmacy recognition program launched
26 September, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has launched a recognition program hoping to transform pharmacy practice in Australia and New Zealand.
Report examines overuse and misuse of antibiotics given to children
04 September, 2023A study by Charles Darwin University found that parental decision on antibiotic use comes based on factors of personal advice, fear and access to healthcare institutions.
PSA launches updated Professional Practice Standards
07 August, 2023The PSA has released revised Professional Practice Standards for clinical activities undertaken by pharmacists in differing specialty areas.
Vic to roll out 12-month pharmacy pilot
31 May, 2023The Victorian Government is expanding the role of community pharmacists as part of a new 12-month pilot.
SHPA creates new resources and publishing opportunities
08 May, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has introduced resources and publishing opportunities for Residents, Technicians and Early Career Pharmacists.
SHPA seeks more information on impact of 60-day dispensing
02 May, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has called on the Health Minister to further engage with all pharmacy stakeholders.
New oral drug could replace diabetics' insulin injections
21 April, 2023Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.
