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Pharmacist lauded for ‘selfless sharing’
Vaughn Eaton has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Medal of Merit The SHPA says the award recognises Mr Eaton’s outstanding …
Outgoing president lauded
Guild national president George Tambassis has announced that he is stepping down from the role at the end of this term In a statement to members Mr Tambassis said that …
End of an era at NPS MedicineWise
NPS MedicineWise Chair Dr Andrew Knight has thanked Debbie Rigby for her “invaluable” contribution to NPS MedicineWise over the past twelve years Ms Rigby is stepping down as a director …
FIP gets new Aussie vice president
Australian Pharmacy has been well represented at the virtual International Pharmaceutical Federation congress, says PSA University of Sydney School of Pharmacy Professor of Medicines Use Optimisation Parisa Aslani has been …
Change at the top for wholesalers
The organisation representing Australia’s full-line pharmacy wholesalers has a new Chair as it manages the “huge logistical challenge” of medicines supply The National Pharmaceutical Services Association has announced the appointment …
End of an era at the Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s outstanding Head of Learning and Development, Sue Bond, has retired after 22 years’ service to community pharmacy training and education The National President of the …
Chris Freeman re-elected
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National Board has re-elected Associate Professor Chris Freeman as National President of the peak body for pharmacists The PSA National Board also re-appointed Board Director …
The week in review
As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic relax around the country, it’s been a busy week for the pharmacy sector The Pharmacy Guild’s Suzanne Greenwood asked why pharmacists aren’t recognised …
Early career pharmacist elected president
Newcastle-based community pharmacist Chelsea Felkai has been elected as NSW Branch President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Ms Felkai, an early career pharmacist, locums in community pharmacy and is …
Digital Health CEO resigns
The Australian Digital Health Agency Board has announced the resignation of its CEO, Tim Kelsey, effective 17 January 2020 Mr Kelsey has been the CEO of the Agency since 2016. …
Wanted: new chief for Gold Cross
The General Manager of Gold Cross Products and Services, Trevor Clarkin, is to step down after a career leading the Pharmacy Guild-owned company Mr Clarkin, who has led Gold Cross …
Qld Guild welcomes new director
The Queensland Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has appointed Gerard Benedet as its new branch director Mr Benedet is an experienced and dedicated executive with extensive knowledge of …