Fei Sim
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 …
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’ …
Butler to launch vision for pharmacy
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, will unveil a plan for the evolution of the pharmacy profession for the next six years The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) …
Sim re-elected for third term
Associate Professor Fei Sim will lead an experienced PSA board in 2024/25 Western Australian pharmacist, Associate Professor Fei Sim has secured a third term as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s …
Misleading ‘health hacks’ a risk: Sim
Patients urged to turn to pharmacists for healthcare advice rather than “unverified websites and online influencers” Pharmacists have a key role to play in correcting misleading health advice being proffered …
‘Seize the opportunity’
Pharmacists urged to continue “journey of evolution of pharmacy practice” Australia’s ageing population and challenges in accessing GP services are creating opportunities for pharmacists to play a greater role in …
Vape reform undermines pharmacists: PSA
Pharmacy body flags concerns over the adverse impacts of the government’s deal with the Greens on vaping reform Changes enabling nicotine vapes to be sold over-the-counter in pharmacies “undermines the …
PSA names Faye McMillan Conference Grant recipients
Grant to help three Indigenous pharmacists attend PSA24 in Sydney The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Faye McMillan Conference Grant will enable First Nations pharmacists to attend the Society’s conference …
New student award and networking opportunities launched
PSA and PDL launch new award to recognise one student volunteer working at the Society’s annual conference in August Pharmacy students will be given the chance to help out and …
Pharmacy students being left behind
Government urged to extend paid placement support to pharmacy students Pharmacy students should not be excluded from payments for mandatory placements announced by the federal government, the profession’s leaders believe. …
Trailblazing GP pharmacist honoured
Passionate advocate for consultant pharmacy named Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year Victorian, Brooke Shelly has won the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) MIMS Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year title. …
Transitions of care
Why pharmacists are a critical part of the aged care puzzle, say Fei Sim and Laetitia Hattingh With Australia’s ageing population and increased healthcare needs, the seamless transition between hospital, …