Pharmacy Announcements
A forum for innovation
Some of the profession’s leading innovators recently came together to set the agenda for change for the profession The inaugural Pharmacy Owners Congress hosted almost 60 of the leading pharmacy …
A new name
As of June 5, the World Self-Medication Industry (WSMI) is known as the Global Self-Care Federation The organisation says the change of name reflects a fundamental shift in WSMI’s approach, …
App updated
NPS MedicineWise has updated its smartphone app, with the aim of helping those caring for someone who takes one or more medicines The free MedicineWise app has been updated so …
Advancing practice
Applications have opened for Round 3 2019 of Advancing Practice, as the pool of accredited practitioners expands across hospital, community and academic pharmacy For the third time in 2019 Australian …
Career progression
Pharmacy PhD scholarships now available for mental health medicine support services Australian universities are offering scholarships for pharmacists interested in mental health medicine support services. The University of Sydney and …
Hospital pharmacists want better outcomes: SHPA
The SHPA has strengthened its commitment to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians through a dedicated Specialty Practice stream The new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …
Blooms and Symbion carry on partnership
Symbion has announced it has secured the contract to supply Blooms The Chemist for a further five years The move continues a longstanding partnership that commenced 20 years ago. The …
TWCM partners with Qantas
TerryWhite Chemmart is the first pharmacy brand to partner with the Qantas Frequent Flyer program For the first time Qantas Frequent Flyers will be able to earn Qantas Points on eligible …
PhD opportunity available
The University of Canberra is looking for a PhD candidate for a project on integrating pharmacists in aged care facilities Location: Health Research Institute, University of Canberra Start: July to …
Directors reappointed
The Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the re-appointment of four directors to its Board Each of the directors have been appointed for a second term of three years as and …
It’s on: business plan competition closes
Registrations for the 2019 Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s National Student Business Plan Competition are now closed, with 12 teams to compete for this year’s prize This year’s competition follows the …
Becoming dementia friendly
The Guild’s Queensland Branch has acquired funding as part of the state Government’s Advancing Queensland: An Age-Friendly Community Grants Program to enable pharmacies to become dementia friendly The Dementia Friendly …