Obituaries
Pharmacy media pioneer dies
Pharmacist-turned-publishing company managing director, Jenny Piper (nee Harrison), has died following a two-year battle with cancer A graduate of the University of Sydney’s School of Pharmacy in 1993, Piper worked across a number of pharmacies …
Vale David Pay
The AJP pays tribute to a much-loved contributor to the publication for more than a decade David Charles Pay wrote “The Wry Side” for the Australian Journal of Pharmacy, (AJP), …
Vale Russ Grosvenor
Profession pays respect to long-serving pharmacist who was a Victorian PSA vice-president and Pharmacy Board committee member The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has noted “with deep regret” the passing of …
Vale Anna Anderson
Tributes flow following the death of a much-loved pharmacist Customers and staff at Narrabri Pharmacy are devastated by the passing of pharmacist Anna Anderson last week, the store’s owner says. …
Making a real difference
Alan Polack made a real difference in pharmacy education, science and practice, writes Michael Roberts Alan Polack has played a pivotal role as a leader in Australian pharmacy education, science …
Vale Alan Polack
A leading pharmacist and pharmacy educator has passed, with former students, colleagues and friends sharing their fond memories of the “legend” Alan Polack, former head of pharmacy at the University …
‘A visionary ahead of her time’: Vale Gabrielle Cooper OAM
Tributes have poured in after esteemed pharmacist Professor Gabrielle Cooper OAM passed away on Wednesday (23 April 2025) after a brief illness Professor Cooper spent several decades working across practice …
‘A very caring pharmacist’
Former PSA South Australian branch president and national councillor Heather Pym has passed away Heather Pym, a longtime consultant pharmacist with “a passion for QUM”, passed away on 14 March …
Vale Greg Hodgson
Pharmacists pay tribute to Greg Hodgson for his life of service to the profession and community, and his leadership of pharmacy cricket Gregory RP Hodgson PhC FPS 29th August 1930 …
Tributes paid to pharmacist-turned-MP
Political leaders unite in sharing condolences on the death of former pharmacist and Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, John Hodges Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader, Peter Dutton, …
Vale Bill Arnold
Pharmacy is mourning the death of industry stalwart Bill Arnold Canberra-based pharmacist and opioid treatment advocate, Bill Arnold died over the weekend. Arnold was a life member both the Pharmaceutical …
Vale Kum Chuan ‘KC’ Leong
Eastern Health has issued a statement about the loss of a talented young pharmacist In a statement issued Thursday (24 October 2024), Eastern health chief executive David Plunkett said that, …