Pharmacy Announcements
Organisations in step on future
Hospital pharmacists say a profession-wide blueprint recognises urgent issues The Society of Hospital Pharmacists has welcomed the Pharmacists in 2030 report, launched by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia at its …
Butler announces $1.39m vape training funding
Pharmacists are “absolutely the right people” to support patients who are looking to quit nicotine through vaping, health minister says Fresh funding is being given to the Pharmaceutical Society of …
Wegovy’s arrival provides Ozempic alternative for weight management
Supplies of Ozempic (semaglutide) should be prioritised for type 2 diabetes patients the TGA says, as sponsor Novo Nordisk, launches its Wegovy brand for weight loss Pharmacists and prescribers are …
PSA and NAPSA renew agreement
The PSA and NAPSA have renewed their longstanding partnership to further support for pharmacy students at pharmacy schools across Australia The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association signed …
Board releases revised compounding guidelines
Updated compounding guidelines to provide greater clarity and direction The Pharmacy Board of Australia has today (Monday 5 August 2024) released its revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines, which will …
More patients choosing pharmacy for flu jab: Owen
Queenslanders were continuing to choose community pharmacies when it comes to accessing influenza vaccines, says one leading pharmacist Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch president, Chris Owen, has said in …
‘It is with this support that we can provide the best care’
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Pharmacists’ Support Service have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding The move was announced during PSA’s National Conference PSA24 in Sydney. PSA National President …
Locum life ‘an absolutely incredible experience’
Tassie pharmacist named Locum of the Year Tasmanian Esther Staal has been recognised as the 2024 Locum Pharmacist of the Year at PSA24 conference on Saturday morning (3 Aug). Staal …
New reflux guideline published
A new guideline, Management of Reflux: A guideline for pharmacists, has been published by the Australasian College of Pharmacy Developed by the College, this new guideline on the management of …
Butler to launch vision for pharmacy
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, will unveil a plan for the evolution of the pharmacy profession for the next six years The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) …
APC drops KAPS for new assessment
Overseas trained pharmacists to sit new skills competency assessment from March 2025 Australia’s Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) exams will be dropped at the end of the year in …
Turning over a new page
Pharmacist Dr Amy Page named inaugural director of new medicines research centre Two leading pharmacists are at the helm of the newly launched Centre for Optimisation of Medicines, School of …