Pharmacy Guild
Stimulant laxatives refresher course launched
The Guild Pharmacy Academy has announced a clinical refresher for pharmacists on the appropriate use of stimulant laxatives. Constipation can be an embarrassing and painful condition that affects about 15 …
Pay needs to go up 30%, plus better recognition
The pharmacists’ union has today welcomed the Pharmacy Guild’s support for a coherent pharmacy workforce strategy. “David Quilty’s recent statement to pharmacy owners outlining concern about low pay is a …
Guild, Alcon and Optometry Australia create eye care course
Pharmacists and eye care professionals have an important role to play in the eye care of all Australians and together they can provide an optimal level of care, advice and …
Pay doesn’t reflect qualifications, social benefit: Quilty
Pharmacist pay may not adequately reflect the value of pharmacists’ work nor the education required to practice, says Guild executive director David Quilty In this week’s edition of Forefront, Quilty …
Community pharmacists need key HCH role: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has called for a central role for community pharmacists in Health Care Homes The Guild issued a position statement today following the announcement of the …
Business plan competition finalists to pitch live
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the three finalist teams in its National Student Business Plan Competition. Three teams, from a total of 16 entries, have successfully progressed through …
‘Everyone has to put in a dollar for uttering the word “customer”.’
Being named Guild Pharmacy of the Year has helped to cement the culture of excellence at Pharmacy 777 at Nollamara in Western Australia, its owner says. According to proprietor Swarup …
Western NSW pharmacies in after-hours pilot
After-hours help for customers is the focus of a new partnership between the Pharmacy Guild and the Western NSW Primary Health Network. The two are piloting a program for upskilling …
New roles blocked by pay, workload worries
Worry about pay and increased workloads may be holding pharmacists back from engaging in expanded roles, an AJP survey suggests. Last week the AJP asked readers whether they would be …
6CPA-maximising tools at Pharmacy Connect
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia will launch a range of new tools to help pharmacies maximise 6CPA opportunities at the Guild Member Only Breakfast on Saturday 10 September at Pharmacy …
Pharmacies key in massive Hep C drug takeup
Community pharmacies across Australia have played a significant role in the outstanding progress made in the treatment of Australians with hepatitis C since the listing of new medicines in March …
Pharmacy of the Year entries open
The search for Australia’s best pharmacy is on again, as the Pharmacy Guild opened nominations for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Pharmacy of the Year Award 2017 today. The competition …