medication management

The Iran war may disrupt access to medicines

While PBS stock‑holding rules provide a buffer against short disruptions, experts warn that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could…

Pharmacists urge Labor to invest in medicine safety

Australia’s peak pharmaceutical body has urged the Albanese government to boost investment and modernise pharmacy programs, amid fears Australians vulnerable…

With extra study, nurses will be able to prescribe medications

Endorsed RNs are now able to prescribe medications in partnership with a doctor or nurse practitioner – a change that…

Antipsychotic use twice as high in residents with dementia

Researchers from Macquarie University have revealed that psychotropic medications are prescribed to aged care residents with dementia at twice the…

Labor pledges to protect PBS from cuts

Last week, President Donald Trump wrote to 17 major pharmaceutical companies in the US demanding they lower their prices for…

Medication laws tightened for Vic aged care

In an Australian first, the Victorian government has introduced legislation to ensure only authorised health professionals can administer certain medications…

Do pharmaceutical tariffs threaten the PBS?

There are fears that, if implemented, the tariffs could cost the Australian economy up to $2.8 bn. That’s both in…

Why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Wouldn’t that fix drug shortages?

About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. Of these, about 30 are categorised as critical. These are ones…

Watchdog reports increased complaints

Staffing levels, medication management and personal hygiene were the most frequently complained about issues in residential care homes towards the…

Chemical restraint in aged care – we can reduce use

Fred was a resident with Alzheimer’s disease living at one of our aged care homes. He was a quiet man;…

Visiting pharmacists improve medication safety: Bolton Clarke

Community nurses have been referring clients to a pharmacist to improve medication safety under an Australian pilot. The Visiting Pharmacist…