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Former Guild head joins API
API Limited has announced that it has appointed George Tambassis to the role of non-executive director of the company, effective immediately In a statement this week API noted Mr Tambassis’ …
The week in review
Another COVID lockdown, issues of full scope and a new chapter in GPs’ attacks on pharmacy made headlines this week With Melbourne in lockdown and more measures in place to …
New faces at APC
Associate Professor Sue Kirsa, Chair of the Australian Pharmacy Council, has announced the appointment of three new directors to the APC Governing Board APC says that it warmly welcomes: Assoc. …
Charlie Barone honoured
Charlie Barone has been awarded an honorary life membership award by the Guild for his commitment and dedication to community pharmacy National President of the Pharmacy Guild, Trent Twomey, made …
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 …
Position vacant
NPS MedicineWise Chief Executive Officer, Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris, will step down from his role at the end of July 2021 Mr Morris plans to take up a new …
The week in review
A stoush over whether pharmacists are offering the wrong flu vaccine took place this week, as the sector continues its focus on vaccination Medical Observer columnist Dr Pam Rachootin, an …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with flooding, movement in COVID-19 vaccination news and a warning on oral methotrexate This week saw some wild weather, which saw Blooms The Chemist pharmacist …
Four of the best
Bridget Totterman has been named Queensland’s Pharmacist of the Year, while Gilbert Yeates has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award The PSA has recognised some top pharmacists and their …
Change afoot at the Queensland Guild
Chris Owen is now Acting President and Amanda Seeto Acting Vice-President and Acting National Councillor for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch The newly elected President of the Pharmacy …
The week in review
This week sees a changing of the guard at one of the country’s key pharmacy stakeholders The issue of pay came to the fore this week, as PPA released its …
Pharmacist to be ‘outstanding deputy’
Australia’s first Indigenous pharmacist, Associate Professor Dr Faye McMillan, started in her new role this week Dr McMillan is one of two new Deputy National Rural Health Commissioners who are …