Pharmacy Announcements
Home delivery service launches
The Kings Group and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have announced their strategic partnership – and the launch of the Pharmacy to Home Delivery Service, through Gold Cross Since 2016, …
Priceline’s biggest women’s health check
Priceline Pharmacy has announced it is making its Women’s Health Checks free for a month, aiming to help 50,000 women through the health service From 13 April-7 May, Priceline Pharmacy …
Were things really better in the old days?
To mark the 90th anniversary of the Pharmacy Guild this year, its flagship conference will host a debate on whether things were better in the old days The “good old-fashioned …
New listing for eye treatment
A biodegradable implant to help with eye disease has been added to the PBS, for patients who are intolerant or resistant to systemic corticosteroids Ozurdex (dexamethasone 700µg) sustained-release intravitreal implant …
Leading Pharmacy Future at PSA18
High profile pharmacy experts and speakers from across the globe will discuss how to lead the future of pharmacy at PSA18 The event is the flagship annual conference for the …
A political earthquake
Rumours are gaining pace that the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is poised to register itself as a political party to contest next year’s Federal Election. Given its vast network of …
New CEO appointed to PSA
Graham Catt has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Mr Catt brings a wealth of experience to the role after working for …
Bowled over by award
Pharmacy cricket scholarship winners announced Each season Pharmacy Cricket awards two scholarships to any student studying pharmacy in Australia. They each received $2500 to assist with their course. The two successful …
Blackmore now a legend
International honour for Australian complementary medicine industry legend Marcus Blackmore, executive director of Blackmores’ has been inducted into the US Natural Products Hall of Legends Mr Blackmore (pictured) was honoured …
EpiPen supply returning to normal
Recent issues with the supply of EpiPens are in the process of being addressed, reports the Pharmacy Guild The EpiPen shortage experienced in Australia has been a worldwide issue due …
Glucojel turns red
Glucojel is going red and reprising its popular Express Yourself contest Following 18 months of research which found that the red Glucojel is the most popular colour among Australian consumers, …
Renewed training for pharmacy staff
In response to demand from the pharmacy profession, the PSA has resumed providing qualifications for both dispensary and pharmacy assistants Enrolments are now open for the Certificate III in Community …