Pharmacy Announcements
NAPSA confirms new research chair
Gold Coast student takes over as NAPSA research chair Griffith University’s Cait Treloar has been elected as the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association’s (NAPSA’s) new research chair. Treloar replaces …
BioCeuticals issues product recall
Zinc toxicity concerns prompt BioCeuticals product recall Two batches of FIT-BioCeuticals’ Zinc Drops 50mL are being recalled due to the separation of the zinc from the liquid, the Therapeutic Goods …
The need for fierce compassion
Pharmacists need to feel safe to speak up in the workplace, says a mental health advocate who has just been honoured by the SHPA Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) executive director …
Headhunter hired to fill Guild void
Guild engages recruitment firm to land new Queensland branch director, following Gerard Benedet’s elevation to the national secretariat Brisbane-based recruiter Attuned Talent, leading the search for the Pharmacy Guild of …
Guild backs move to boost flu vax uptake
Queensland confirms free influenza shot program for 2024 winter Community pharmacists will continue to play a key role in providing access to free flu vaccines for Queenslanders aged six months …
Temporary PBS listing for Curam Duo substitute
Overseas registered amoxicillin and clavulante potassium product, Aurobindo 50mL, will be a-flagged to Curam Duo 60mL on the PBS Pharmacists can now fill prescriptions for amoxicillin 400 mg/5 mL …
Pharmacy remuneration tribunal roles up for grabs
Health Dept seeks three new PBRT members The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking three recruits for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal (PBRT), the body which determines how …
Can community pharmacy ease the mental health load?
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff at National Pharmacies are now able to receive mental health training As of Wednesday, October 25, the pharmacists can access the training through a state government-first …
Prepare for scope expansion
PSA rolls out a new education series ahead of expanded scope of practice trial Pharmacists seeking to participate in Victoria’s pharmacist prescribing trial can now access two training courses through the …
New face at National
National Pharmacies appoints new general manager, member and customer experience National Pharmacies has appointed expert membership marketing executive Kimberley Bolton as General Manager Member and Customer Experience. It says Bolton …
Etanercept changes
From 1 November, authority requirements regarding etanercept for the treatment of children and adolescents with severe chronic plaque psoriasis will change The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s recommendations led to the changes, …
Guild appoints new Executive Director
Former Advance Australia national director takes Guild’s top job Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch director, Gerard Benedet, will replace Suzanne Greenwood as national director next month. Guild national president, …