TWC raises more than $400k for ovarian cancer
The TWC network has raised funds and awareness for its main charity partner For nearly 20 years, the TerryWhite Chemmart network has been dedicated to raising funds and awareness in …
‘It is with this support that we can provide the best care’
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Pharmacists’ Support Service have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding The move was announced during PSA’s National Conference PSA24 in Sydney. PSA National President …
Limiting scope ‘doesn’t make sense’
Government wants to remove barriers preventing pharmacists from working to their full potential Enabling “pharmacists practicing in all settings to work to the top of their skills and training is …
Looking to the future
Health Minister launches the PSA’s future plan for the profession and lauds the vital role the profession can, and should, play Health Minister Mark Butler has launched the Pharmaceutical Society …
The flightpath to ‘foolish flying’
With the 8CPA signed off, some in the industry believe the pressure is off, but is that the case? In September 1956, Thomas Fitzpatrick, a private pilot from New York …
Locum life ‘an absolutely incredible experience’
Tassie pharmacist named Locum of the Year Tasmanian Esther Staal has been recognised as the 2024 Locum Pharmacist of the Year at PSA24 conference on Saturday morning (3 Aug). Staal …
Double dispensing delivering savings: Butler
Pharmacy organisation urged to “stand up” to “noisy opponents” of policies including 60-day dispensing Australian patients are reaping the benefits of 60-day prescriptions, Mark Butler the Minister for Health and …
Fellowships presented
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has presented 26 PSA Fellowships over the weekend at PSA24 The fellowships are in recognition of the significant contributions of members to both the profession …
Outstanding intern recognised
The PSA has named Bowen-based pharmacist James Oh as the 2024 PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year The award was announced at PSA24’s opening plenary on Saturday (3 August …
The week in review
Pharmacists headed to Sydney this week to hear about the future of the profession and recognise some of its best, as PSA holds its annual conference At the opening session, …
‘Pharmacists are the key’
Aged care pharmacists are now on-site as the long-awaited Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) program rolls out across Australia. What issues will they be tackling and how can they help? …
Pharmacy must be ‘supported and remunerated’ to do more
Pharmacists cannot be expected to do more with less, PSA leader says Associate Professor Fei Sim, the national president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) says that expanding pharmacists’ …