Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Guild calls for $923m funding boost
Dedicated funding for DAAs in residential aged care facilities, and “improvements” to the Opioid Dependence Treatment Community Pharmacy Program fee structure form part of Guild’s pre-budget submission Fresh funding is …
Get ready for Alfred
Pharmacists urged to ensure patients in Northern NSW and Southeastern Queensland are prepared for the likely impacts of Cyclone Alfred Pharmacy owners operating in the forecast path of Cyclone Alfred …
College president backs PSA takeover
Pragmatic plan to unite the PSA and College “will set sector up for success” president tells members Pharmacists who are members of both the Australasian College of Pharmacy and the …
Transformational acquisition announced
After five years under Guild ownership, the Australasian College of Pharmacy is set for another takeover The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is planning a “transformational” move to acquire the …
Bulk billing continues to decline
Patients are facing higher out-of-pocket costs when seeing a GP, as fewer practices offer bulk billing, report reveals Data from a report released today (Monday 13 January 2025) shows that …
Guild gifts ‘Two-voo dolls’
Battle-hardened Guild leader takes a stab at humour with end-of-year gift Voodoo dolls are not traditional gifts, but the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has opted to go off-piste with its …
Community pharmacy ready to play leading role in efforts to eliminate HIV by 2030
Collaborative whole-of-health-system effort, with pharmacists playing a key role, will be key to eliminating bloodborne viruses and STIs, writes Guild national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 2015, The Hon Michael …
‘Change is overdue’
Healthcare system needs “a reboot”, rather than patchwork solutions, Guild leader says Politicians are being urged to commit to enabling pharmacists to deliver “more treatments to patients, safely, efficiently and …
Unanswered questions remain: Guild
Competition watchdog urged to monitor Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse, and “its impact on patients” The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) decision not to oppose the planned merger …
Union calls for ‘significant’ increase to Award
Australian Private Hospitals Industry Association’s opposition to increasing the Pharmacy Industry Award is “a kick in the face” for pharmacists, union says Professional Pharmacists Australia has called for a 14% …
Guild issues scam warning
Pharmacy owners urged to be vigilant of potential scammers Criminals impersonating bank staff are “actively” targeting community pharmacies, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns. In an alert to members, the …
Sigma’s CWH guarantee ‘tokenistic’: Guild
Guild warns rival wholesalers will be forced to follow Sigma’s lead if Chemist Warehouse merger is approved Sigma Healthcare’s offer to enter an undertaking with the Australian Competition and Consumer …