politics
Poll: Election 2022
Now the Federal Election has been called, we’d like to know who you think would best support the pharmacy profession On April 10, Prime Minister Scott Morrison advised the Governor-General …
Australians ‘losing out’ over lack of pharmacist pay
Now that the federal election has been called, pharmacy groups have spoken out about their wish lists Over the weekend, Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that the 2022 Federal Election …
Health minister elevated
The PSA’s Tasmanian Branch has welcomed the appointment of Jeremy Rockliff MP as Premier of Tasmania and Michael Ferguson MP as the state’s Deputy Premier This morning, Jeremy Rockliff MP, …
Butler backs full scope
With a post-COVID “great retirement” of burned-out health workers likely, projects like the pharmacy full scope of practice trial are vital, says the Shadow Health Minister Shadow Health Minister Mark …
How new SA govt can utilise pharmacists
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s South Australian Branch has welcomed the election of Peter Malinauskas as the Premier of South Australia PSA SA Branch President, Robyn Johns, welcomed Mr Malinauskas’ …
‘You will not see pharmacies relocated into our supermarkets.’
The Health Minister highlights a commitment to the existing pharmacy rules, as Woolworths says it wants to strengthen the role of community pharmacies Following Woolworths’ bid to acquire Australian Pharmaceutical …
Guild congratulates Dominic Perrottet
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated Dominic Perrottet on his appointment on Tuesday as Premier of NSW National President of the Pharmacy Guild Trent Twomey said Mr Perrottet had …
The week in review
Perhaps unsurprisingly, COVID-19 vaccination was the talk of the pharmacy sector this week On Friday a major change to the vaccine rollout was announced: all eligible pharmacies are now to …
Clive Palmer anti-vax ads pose ‘unacceptable threat,’ says TGA
Anti-vaccination ads authorised by Clive Palmer, which claimed to link COVID-19 vaccination to 210 deaths, have been pulled from the airwaves The Therapeutic Goods Administration says it is “seriously concerned” …
Scope, NIP change afoot
The Guild has congratulated the re-elected Gutwein Government, noting it has pledged to review scope of practice Patients of community pharmacies across Tasmania will benefit from the re-elected Government’s promises …
Full scope, better vax access in pharmacy, urges former foe
A former RACGP head calls for full scope of practice for pharmacists, as Labor pledges to provide financial support for after-hours pharmacies Tasmania is readying for its state election this …
Three ways to reduce harm
PSA has urged the Victorian Government to take action in three areas to reduce medicine-related harm The organisation is also calling on the state Government to improve access to vaccinations …