The new 6CPA could be a ‘big deal’ for employee pharmacists, says Professional Pharmacists Australia, following the signing of an in-principle agreement between Health Minister Sussan Ley and the Pharmacy …

The in-principle agreement with the Pharmacy Guild for the 6CPA will be valued at $18.9 billion over the next five years, says Health Minister Sussan Ley, and recognises pharmacists’ growing …

A panel discussion at PSA15 will for the first time bring together representatives of leading pharmacy organisations to engage in a robust debate on the future of pharmacist practice in …

New AIHW data shows that about 3.3 million Australians, or one in every seven people reported having some form of arthritis in 2011-12. The release is part of the Institute’s …

The PSA has welcomed the signing of a letter of intent between the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild agreeing on the broad parameters of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, …

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has signed a letter of intent with the Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, in relation to the 6CPA, which will commence on 1 July 2015 …

The Stroke Foundation is encouraging Australians to visit their pharmacy for a free and fast health check, this World Hypertension Day today. National Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Erin …

The theme of this year’s World Hypertension Day on 17 May 2015 is “know your numbers”. NPS MedicineWise is encouraging Australians with high blood pressure to take an active interest …

ASMI today supported calls by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia for a national real-time monitoring system for over-the-counter codeine containing analgesics. Dr Deon Schoombie, …

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling for the implementation of a national mandatory real-time monitoring system in community pharmacy to address the issue of abuse and dependency related to …

Labelling fast food menus with kilojoule values can shave almost 1,000kJ from the average daily diet of university students, according to new Australian research. The study, involving 713 University of …

Tobacco smoking and addiction is the major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in Australia; pharmacists are very well placed to assist with smoking cessation. Smokers are at increased risk …