obituaries
The week in review
Some key reports, congratulations, more losses from the profession and more debate over 60-day dispensing all made the news this week This week health minister Mark Butler told the Guild …
Vale Albert Cincotta
The Cincotta Discount Chemist family has announced the passing of its founder, Albert Cincotta – an after-hours and discounting pioneer The Cincotta Discount Chemist brand has said in a statement …
Vale Robert Elliott
PDL has paid tribute to a former Queensland Local Advisory Committee member, Robert Arthur Elliott Elliot has passed away peacefully, aged 89, on 22 May 2023. Pharmaceutical Defence Limited said …
Vale Keith Fittock
Former Guild Queensland president and national board member of PDL Keith Fittock has passed away Pharmacy stakeholders have expressed their sorrow at the passing of Keith E.R. Fittock. Deputy chair …
The week in review
The debate about scope of practice continued this week, plus decisions on Covid boosters and several medications Scope of practice is still top of mind, with Pharmacy Guild of Australia …
Vale Mario Calanna
Tributes are pouring in for well-known Queensland pharmacist and banner group founder Mario Calanna, who described pharmacy as a long-term “true passion” Cairns pharmacist Mario Calanna has passed away after …
Vale Michael Beahan
Guild mourns the passing of the former Senate President who became a leading advocate for community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has acknowledged with sadness news of the death …
Vale Brian Lowrie
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch, has expressed its deep condolences at the passing of Mr Brian Lowrie Mr Lowrie was the Victorian Branch President for 20 years and …
Vale Sister Marie Therese Rosenberg
Influential pharmacist Sister Marie Therese Rosenberg has been remembered by members of the profession after she passed away this month Sister Marie Therese, born Joan Florence Rosenberg in 1926 and …
Vale Ian Brusasco AO
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, today expressed their deep condolences at the passing of Mr Ian Brusasco AO Mr Brusasco was a retired community pharmacist who had dedicated …
Vale John Matthews
Guild pays tribute to an ‘outstanding’ life of the community pharmacist and leader The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has noted with sadness the passing of John Matthews, who they described …
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What stories had our readers taking to their keyboards recently? Here’s a roundup of what you had to say After Maurice Hickey, head of policy at the Pharmaceutical Defence Association …