Pharmacy Guild
Codeine crackdown could cost $1.27 billion over four years… and more
Upscheduling codeine-containing OTCs could cost upwards of $1.27 billion in MBS outlay alone over the next four years, a new report has found. The Pharmacy Guild engaged Cadence Economics to …
Guild supports walk4braincancer in Canberra
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Ann Dalton and David Quilty participated in the walk4braincancer in Canberra over the weekend with Cure Brain Cancer Foundation campaign manager Jhaike Braham. Last month …
Guild slams codeine deaths claims
The Guild has hit back at claims that pushback against the interim decision to reschedule codeine-containing OTCs to prescription only do not adequately take into account safety issues. Pain specialist …
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.
Glen Savage to speak on customer connection at APP2016
When a customer walks into a pharmacy, they aren’t just seeking a remedy, they are looking for quality connections and engagement; with this in mind, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia …
Pharmacy Trial Program supported
A Pharmacy Trial Program stakeholder consultation forum conducted in Canberra has seen stakeholders confirm support for the Pharmacy Trial Program. The forum, convened by the Department of Health, was attended …
Rural Pharmacy Scholarships applications now open
Students from rural and remote locations who are studying pharmacy or are intending to study pharmacy are now being invited to apply for the Rural Pharmacy Scholarships for 2016. Supported …
APP2016 session to explore medicinal cannabis issues
Ahead of the Victorian Government’s recent announcement, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has already confirmed a session at APP2016 exploring medicinal cannabis in the treatment of specific epilepsy disorders and …
Codeine upschedule would have costly consequences: Guild
The Guild has lodged a response to the interim decision by the Advisory Committee for Medicines Scheduling to re-schedule codeine products prescription only, national president George Tambassis has told Guild …
Guild creates Customer Experience index for members
A new member initiative is now available as part of a national trial to Guild member pharmacies, called the Customer Experience Index. This initiative is designed to provide customer experience, …
Pharmacy interns sought for Intern of the Year
The Pharmacy Guild Academy is again looking to reward outstanding pharmacy interns. Entries are now open for the Guild Intern of the Year 2015 award, which provides recognition to interns …
Pharmacy Assistants Conference 2015: news
The AJP is reporting from the Pharmacy Assistants Conference 2015, held at the QT Hotel on the Gold Coast. While the 6CPA was overall “fabulous” for pharmacy, the income pharmacies …