pharmacists
Faith helps pharmacist Soheila Fereshtian conquer inequality
A lifelong struggle against religious discrimination now sees pharmacist Soheila Fereshtian raise awareness of the inequality people of her faith experience. The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran saw the beginning …
Kate Carnell named first Small Business Ombudsman
Kate Carnell has been named as the inaugural Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Guild executive director David Quilty has welcomed the appointment and says the Guild congratulates Carnell. …
Churn chi Koay wins top prize from AMH
Churn chi Koay (pictured center) has won the Australian Medicines Handbook’s pre-publication prize, comprising of flights, accommodation, conference registration and meal vouchers for up to 2 people to attend an …
Christine Carrington receives Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award
The Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award for 2015 has been awarded to Dr Christine Carrington at Medicines Management 2015, the SHPA National Conference. The Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award is one of …
Amber Roberts awarded SHPA Medal of Merit
The SHPA Medal of Merit for 2015 has been presented to Amber Roberts, during Medicines Management 2015, the SHPA National Conference. The SHPA Medal of Merit is awarded by SHPA’s …
Sue Kirsa presented with SHPA’s highest award
Sue Kirsa has been awarded the Fred J Boyd Award for 2015 and delivered an oration today during the opening plenary session of Medicines Management 2015, the 41st SHPA National …
Scott McGregor awarded Barry Schultz medal for 2015
The former Branch Committee member of the Guild’s South Australian Branch, Adelaide pharmacist Scott McGregor, has been awarded the Barry Schultz medal for 2015. The medal is awarded to a …
Elmwood Pharmacy’s Annette Walkerden in major artwork
Annette Walkerden from Elmwood Pharmacy in Wodonga is one of 40 small business owners from across Australia to be immortalised in a major artwork by Australian artist, Jenny McCracken. The …
Pharmacists: new registration standards
A new set of registration standards for pharmacists has been published but do not apply to the current cycle of renewals. However the rules now have an impact on: professional indemnity insurance (PII) …
John Anich awarded PSA Life Membership
Well-known Mossman pharmacist John Anich OAM has been awarded Life Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. The PSA Queensland Branch President, Bruce Elliot presented the award at the Society’s …
Social media in pharmacy: the good, the bad and the ugly
How to use social media such as Facebook, websites and twitter effectively in pharmacy and ensure all staff understand your social media policy.
Pharmacists and pharmacy creep worry GPs – but aren’t top issues
A survey on the issues which most concern GPs has shown that pharmacists and the allied health scope of practice aren’t the key issue for most, but remain an issue …