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Aussie to head international pharmacy body
FIP’s first ever Australian president, Paul Sinclair, says he will advocate for the pharmacy profession in “all its forms” Pharmacists from around the world have congratulated Australia’s Paul Sinclair on …
Door ‘open’ for new RACGP president: Guild
The RACGP has elected a “negotiator” who has spoken out against the Queensland pharmacy trials The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has announced its new President-Elect, Dr Nicole Higgins, …
The week in review
It was doctors versus pharmacists again this week, plus some big pharmacy news overseas Pharmacists and doctors were at loggerheads again this week, this time over access to antivirals for …
The week in review
A pay rise for pharmacists relying on the award, more talk of abuse against pharmacists and a brand new leader for the PSA all made news this week The battle …
New head for the PSA
The PSA has elected a new national president – the first woman to lead the organisation The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s National Board met on Thursday and unanimously elected WA …
Health appointments: hospital pharmacy reacts
The new Health Minister must act on equity of access to medicines, say hospital pharmacists The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has congratulated Mark Butler MP on his appointment …
End of an era
The Calanna Pharmacy Group has announced that its pharmacies are to transition into the TerryWhite Chemmart network Veteran pharmacist Mario Calanna has described pharmacy, and the Calanna Pharmacy business, as …
The week in review
A new Government and warnings of a terrible flu season… it’s been an interesting week Over the weekend, Australia ousted the Morrison Coalition Government and voted in Labor, led by …
New branch director for NT Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia NT Branch has announced the appointment of Keely Quinn as its new branch director Ms Quinn said her appointment as NT Branch Director was both …
A new face at Blooms
Blooms The Chemist has announced Yvette Costi has been appointed to the role of Chief Marketing Officer with immediate effect Having previously held senior level brand and marketing positions in …
New Guild NSW branch director announced
The NSW Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the appointment of a new branch director, Daniel Kicuroski NSW Branch President David Heffernan said Mr Kicuroski’s appointment would add …
Parting shot: lift wages, conditions
A high-profile pharmacist has urged the sector to improve wages and conditions, as he retires Professional Pharmacists Australia president Dr Geoff March has announced his retirement. The organisation has lauded …