Pharmacy Announcements
Receive a gift card for a 10-minute online survey
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney are inviting pharmacists to complete a short survey about managing common health problems. The survey asks for professional opinions about providing advice and …
Ley to headline ASMI conference
Federal Health Minister, Sussan Ley, is expected to open the 2016 conference of the Australian Self Medication Industry on 27 October 2016, ASMI said today. Delegates will hear about new …
Heartburn course for pharmacy assistants
The Guild Pharmacy Academy is collaborating with Pfizer Consumer Healthcare in the development of a new QCPP Refresher Training online course for pharmacy assistants on heartburn. The online course has …
Pharmacy role in bone health course
The Pharmacy Guild and Sanofi Consumer Healthcare have collaborated to develop a new online course that addresses vitamin K2 and bone health. Statistics show that 4.74 million Australians over 50 …
Support the Pharmacists’ Support Service
Life is full of challenges which are often unpredictable and at times life-changing, says the Pharmacists’ Support Service Sometimes challenges can cause stress and you need to find someone safe …
SHPA support for Advanced Practice credentialing to carry on
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced continuation of full support and guidance for members undertaking the National Credentialing Program for Advanced Practice Pharmacists. SHPA CEO Kristin Michaels …
New oral antineoplastic drugs resource
A new online education course for community pharmacists will help them dispense oral antineoplastic drugs and supportive therapies to deliver maximum benefit to patients, says the Pharmacy Guild. The Guild …
Leading Pharmacy Innovation at PSA16 conference
Improving pharmacists’ remuneration, the 6CPA Pharmacy Trial Program and healthcare collaboration are key issues to be discussed at the flagship conference for PSA. Embracing the theme Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the …
Letting your hair down
Comedian to highlight pharmacy conference line-up The newest confernece in community pharmacy – Pharmacy Connect – promises a night of dining, entertainment and networking at its gala dinner, on Saturday …
Second, third-line blood glucose meds resource launched
A new educational program aims to help health professionals keep up to date with the latest evidence on second and third line medicines for lowering blood glucose. The latest NPS …
QCPP restructures assessment process
Australia’s Quality Care Pharmacy Program has announced a major structural change in the way its assessments are conducted with the aim of increasing efficiency and improving outcomes for pharmacies and …
PSA launches election manifesto
Exploring innovative models of interprofessional care and better utilising the role of pharmacists in healthcare are cost-effective, evidence-based reforms an elected Federal Government should consider, PSA said today. These key …