Pharmacy Announcements
Early career pharmacist wanted for PSA Board
The PSA is offering an opportunity for an early career pharmacist to become a National Board Director to help shape the future of the profession. Following a resolution passed at …
Dosage, Safe Storage and Dangerous Drugs
PDL has already received reports of dispensing errors from pharmacists lacking awareness of the recent additions to the available range of strengths for Norspan patches and Targin tablets. Norspan is …
Dermatology Network Pharmacy Program welcomes pharmacists
From today, pharmacies across Australia are able to join the Dermatology Network Pharmacy Program. This free program focuses on supporting Australian community pharmacies with a range of resources designed to …
Support colleagues, urges PSS
National Volunteer Week, which runs from 9th to 15th May, is an ideal time to acknowledge the work of the pharmacists and retired pharmacists who support their colleagues as volunteers …
SHPA to run hospital pharmacy tech, assistant survey
SHPA is set to release a survey aimed at providing data to underpin a review of the future scope of practice for pharmacy technicians and assistants working in hospitals. “We …
The role of the pharmacist in supporting patients prescribed an antidepressant
Depression is common and is estimated to affect 1 in 20 Australians each year. In 2013–14, there were 14,933,534 PBS prescriptions dispensed for antidepressants, for people aged 18 to 64 …
Pharmacy Choice, Guild Pharmacy Academy team up
Pharmacy Choice has partnered with the Guild Pharmacy Academy to provide retail managers and pharmacy assistants with the skills, understanding and confidence to deliver holistic health solutions to their customers. …
Test your knowledge
Nutritional knowledge survey of registered pharmacists Do you utilise your nutritional knowledge in your pharmacy practice? The University of Tasmania is currently surveying Australian registered pharmacists to determine their current …
Exciting times for pharmacists and CPD
Stay up-to-date with the latest evidence With increasing recognition of the significant role that pharmacists play when it comes to managing chronic conditions, it’s important to stay-up-to date with the …
PDL Update
PDL renewals are now due Your PDL membership including Professional Liabilities Insurance (PI) is now due and will cover you for the period of 4PM AEST 30 April 2016 up …
PSA16 registrations open
Registrations are open for PSA16, the PSA’s annual flagship conference. With a theme of Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the conference will be held from July 29-31 at the Four Points by …
Depression Practice Review available in express version
The latest Pharmacy Practice Review developed by NPS MedicineWise is available in an express version, which NPS says makes it a perfect choice for time-poor pharmacists to earn CPD credits. …