The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has today announced that Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris has given notice that he is resigning as Chief Executive Officer of the PSA. The Board acknowledges Adj A/Prof Morris’ contribution during his time with the organisation, including achievements and...

Doctors writing in BMJ Case Reports warn that the limited awareness, particularly among clinicians, of the medical and psychological complexity of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), is leading to "unfounded fear, particularly on social media, that all steroids are harmful and should be avoided in favour...

As community pharmacies prepare for 2026, lessons of the past year are clear: Strong cost control Diversified income streams Proactive financial planning. These, says Paul O'Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer at Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA), are important lessons to heed as community pharmacies move into another...

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched the PSA Standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Pharmacists, marking a new era for the accreditation of CPD activities for the pharmacy profession.  The launch of the PSA Standards follows the retirement of the Australian Pharmacy Council...

A new study from King's College London has found that people who've had weight loss surgery may need closer monitoring of their prescription medications. Published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, the study found that there are unique risk factors relating to overdose following bariatric...

On December 10, the government’s social media ban came into effect. The social media ban prevents children under 16 from accessing social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. The government believes that the ban will protect young people from viewing harmful content,...