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.
Shifting boundaries
29 March, 2023 by Tom Simpson*The boundaries of the pharmacy profession are shifting in Australia, which presents a fantastic opportunity.
SHPA calls for workforce, medicine access equity ahead of NSW election
10 March, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has released its 2023 New South Wales State Election Priorities, calling for an end to longstanding inequities.
Hope for lupus treatment despite mixed result
01 March, 2023Promising results from a phase 3 trial of the oral medication Baricitinib for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) were published in The Lancet.
Experts propose new pharmacist role in care transitions
21 February, 2023A new report by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has examined hospital-initiated post-discharge medication reviews in Australia.
The role of specialty pharmacists and collaboration in improving outcomes
23 January, 2023 by Kristin Michaels, Chief Executive, SHPAJust before we rang in the new year, the refreshed National Medicines Policy was released, governing every aspect of medicines use in Australia.
