Cost savings from pharmacist-led post-discharge care
US research has found pharmacist-led post-discharge care for high-risk patients resulted in fewer admissions and healthcare cost savings of more than $US500 per patient.
In...
Study identifies predisposition to opioid dependence
As the fatal consequences of prescription overdoses have climbed in Australia, a recently published study from Monash University identified key factors that could indicate...
Pharmacists urged to have their say on profession’s future
Realising the full potential of pharmacists requires a reimagining of how the profession fits into the wider healthcare model, and PSA wants to harness...
Aged care antimicrobial prescribing on the rise
Data released last month shows an increase in the number of aged care residents prescribed antimicrobials, highlighting the need for pharmacists to use their...
Federal election health platforms
Last week, several pledges were made by the Coalition and the Opposition that will impact health care around the nation.
The Coalition issued a statement...
