Pharmacy Announcements
Support the Pharmacists’ Support Service
Life is full of challenges which are often unpredictable and at times life-changing, says the Pharmacists’ Support Service Sometimes challenges can cause stress and you need to find someone safe …
SHPA support for Advanced Practice credentialing to carry on
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced continuation of full support and guidance for members undertaking the National Credentialing Program for Advanced Practice Pharmacists. SHPA CEO Kristin Michaels …
New oral antineoplastic drugs resource
A new online education course for community pharmacists will help them dispense oral antineoplastic drugs and supportive therapies to deliver maximum benefit to patients, says the Pharmacy Guild. The Guild …
Leading Pharmacy Innovation at PSA16 conference
Improving pharmacists’ remuneration, the 6CPA Pharmacy Trial Program and healthcare collaboration are key issues to be discussed at the flagship conference for PSA. Embracing the theme Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the …
Letting your hair down
Comedian to highlight pharmacy conference line-up The newest confernece in community pharmacy – Pharmacy Connect – promises a night of dining, entertainment and networking at its gala dinner, on Saturday …
Second, third-line blood glucose meds resource launched
A new educational program aims to help health professionals keep up to date with the latest evidence on second and third line medicines for lowering blood glucose. The latest NPS …
QCPP restructures assessment process
Australia’s Quality Care Pharmacy Program has announced a major structural change in the way its assessments are conducted with the aim of increasing efficiency and improving outcomes for pharmacies and …
PSA launches election manifesto
Exploring innovative models of interprofessional care and better utilising the role of pharmacists in healthcare are cost-effective, evidence-based reforms an elected Federal Government should consider, PSA said today. These key …
New depression resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
NPS MedicineWise has developed a new resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on treatments for depression. The resource supports health care workers and their clients discuss treatments for depression …
Innovation through change is a must: O’Loghlin
The community pharmacy industry is in a rapid state of change. According to the NSW Guild, its upcoming Pharmacy Connect conference has been developed to not only highlight how the …
GuildCare Pharmacy of the Month
The April 2016 GuildCare Pharmacy of the Month is Soul Pattinson Chemist, Ashfield, NSW Proprietor/Pharmacist Fritz Dy tells us what GuildCare means to his pharmacy: “GuildCare provides a brilliant platform …
PATY: nominations closing soon!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT – RECOGNISE AN AMAZING PHARMACY ASSISTANT TODAY! There’s just two weeks to go, to nominate an outstanding pharmacy assistant for the 2016 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/GuildSuper …