Pharmacy Announcements
8CPA accreditation program update
Pharmacies accessing programs funded through the 8CPA will need to have secured accreditation under the new Quality and Safety Pharmacy Program (QSPP) by 1 July 2027 Pharmacy owners are being …
‘We need to speak up before these models become the norm’
Pharmacists are being urged to raise concerns over Eli Lilly’s new direct-to-consumer model with Guild leaders Eli Lilly’s decision to offer a direct-to-consumer service risks fragmenting care, pharmacists warn. Launching …
Scope offers solution to rising healthcare costs: Guild
Efforts to improve healthcare quality and affordability are set to drive government spending over the next 40 years, a report reveals Healthcare spending is set to account for 6.2% of …
Finding those with influence
This is your final chance to vote for the most influential people in pharmacy How does one define influence? According to the Macquarie Dictionary it is: “1. invisible or insensible …
Pharmacist numbers top 43,000
New data shows the number of pharmacists registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is continuing to grow Pharmacist numbers in Australia are continuing to rise, with new figures showing …
National Pharmacies appoints new boss
New National Pharmacies chief executive pledges to focus on expanding services Little more than 12 months after joining National Pharmacies as chief financial officer, Brigid Hughes is stepping into the top …
Andrographis dropped from listed medicines framework
Sponsors of listed medicines containing Andrographis are being “strongly encouraged” to withdraw their products following a TGA decision New medicines containing Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) are no longer eligible for listing …
Pharmacists key in dementia management: PSA
Ahead of Dementia Action Week (21-27 September), the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is reinforcing its commitment to supporting pharmacists’ role in managing the condition PSA says that the role pharmacists …
Only claim for dispensed medicines: PBS
Data analysis is giving authorities a clearer picture of when pharmacies submit inappropriate claims to the PBS, as the government aims to clamp down on fraud Pharmacists are being warned …
Pharmacist researcher named Young Tall Poppy
Dr Nagham Ailabouni has been recognised for her work in promoting safe use of medicines for people living with dementia Ailabouni, a clinician-researcher and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the …
First Victorian Doctor of Pharmacy program to start in 2027
The course aims to prepare students for “new and emerging roles” for pharmacists in Australia Monash University has launched its new five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Doctor of Pharmacy …
Guild raises $160k for Vinnies
Pharmacy Guild Foundation aims to build on the momentum of its inaugural event Attendees at the Pharmacy Guild Foundation’s gala dinner on Thursday (10 September 2026) helped to raise $160,000 …