Pharmacy Guild
The week in review
COVID vaccination was a key issue this week, as well as the future of pharmacy, as NAPSA held its annual congress There was big news from the Morrison Government this …
The week in review
As we get into the swing of 2021, issues around questioning worrying scripts, rural maintenance and the COVID-19 vaccine have come into play this week A pharmacist has been reprimanded …
‘If nothing changes then nothing changes.’
Pharmacists report the worst shortages they can recall, as an AMA head suggests stockpiling of critical drugs and a return to Australian manufacturing Patients are being slammed by the cost …
APP2021 program now available
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has released its program for the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition The conference is expected to take place on 20-23 May on the …
Local study critical
The Pharmacy Guild has congratulated James Cook University as the institution reports a positive response to its expanded pharmacy program Last week James Cook University reported that it has seen …
‘An unfortunate feature of 2020.’
Pharmacy stakeholders are dismayed as a new survey shows more than a fifth of retail workers were spat or coughed on during the pandemic The SDA, which represents workers in …
Chris Owen honoured
Chris Owen, Vice President of the Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland branch, has been awarded the President’s Award The award, presented on Monday night, went to Mr Owen for his outstanding commitment …
‘George, you couldn’t have achieved more.’
The National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has been accorded the organisation’s highest honour by being made a life member Mr Tambassis has been National President …
‘False turf wars’ over COVID jab
Doctors are claiming a COVID-19 vaccine should stay focused on the GP setting, calling pharmacy “a retail space trying to sell you products” One pharmacy stakeholder has expressed disappointment with …
‘One of the largest public health exercises our nation has ever faced.’
Australia needs all immunising hands on deck to beat COVID-19, despite lobbying from doctors’ groups against pharmacy, says one leading pharmacist Anthony Tassone, Victorian branch president of the Pharmacy Guild …
Are pharmacists wary of the COVID vaccine?
An AJP poll has delivered a surprising result: many readers have reservations about the COVID-19 vaccine As the UK gets ready to roll out its COVID-19 immunisation program on Tuesday, …
‘Our recent experience has not delivered us any level of confidence.’
One stakeholder is urging the need for the WA Government to review the Commercial Tenancy Act, saying the current legislation is “ineffective” Ahead of the state election, the Pharmacy Guild …