Pharmacy Announcements
Spaces of belonging
PSA Faye McMillan conference grant launched for its second year “Creating spaces of belonging is a critical component for reconciliation in this country. Grant opportunities such as this allow us …
Webinar: Medicolegal incidents in pharmacy – managing associated psychosocial hazards
A community pharmacist and a PDL professional officer discuss how to minimise psychosocial hazards created by medicolegal incidents in pharmacy, in a webinar moderated by PSS President Curtis Ruhnau 9 …
‘We hear and value all voices’
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has opened consultation on the organisation’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Announced on International Women’s Day (8 March 2024), the initiative is …
The top ten
Vaccines, disasters, IT changes and more: What’s caught our readers attention over the last month These were the ten most read stories on our website from 8 February to 8 …
‘Competitive fun’ helps Wizard hit milestone
Wizard Pharmacy has set a new record for its donations to Starlight Children’s Foundation The group has now raised $56,600 during its annual Starlight Giving Tree Appeal, which ran in-store …
Article clarification
We wish to clarify an item from an article in our magazine Items of potential confusion have been brought to our attention from a table attached to our feature ‘Vaccination: …
Webinar: Managing psychosocial hazards in the pharmacy workplace – a legal & ethical overview
Work health and safety (WHS) regulations requiring businesses to manage psychosocial hazards have been in effect since 2022. A community pharmacist and an employment lawyer discuss implications for pharmacy 5 …
The top ten
Regulatory issues and plans for the future of pharmacy dominate our 10 most read stories list These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website between 10/1 and …
Student grant program open
PDL has announced the opening of the 2024 Student Grant Program, with applications open until April 14 The grants program was established to help Australian pharmacy students broaden their education …
New iron deficiency anaemia handbook
New guidance for pharmacists to manage symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia has been published The guidance, which includes supporting self-care and prevention of the condition is shared in a new handbook published …
John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award launched
New award to recognise a pharmacist or pharmacy team who contributes significantly to the wellbeing of colleagues The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) will name the inaugural recipient of the John …
Pharmacy assistant nominations open
Nominations for this year’s The Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) are now open PATY recognises and celebrates outstanding pharmacy assistants’ skills, knowledge, leadership and …