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Pharmacists set for scope expansion
Politicians back pharmacists to provide more services ahead of Northern Territory election Pharmacists’ scope of practice is set to be an election issue when NT voters head to the polls …
Changes to AJP CPD
Since 1 July 2024 the AJP’s new CPD activities are no longer being hosted on the ACP or GuildEd websites As of 1 July the Australasian College of Pharmacy (ACP) …
‘Might be a way to make this mess work’: vapes
We’ve received a deluge of comments from our readers on the controversial S3 vape legislation. Here’s a selection of reader comments From 1 July, pharmacies are the only retailers authorised …
Credentials for consultants launch
The PSA has launched its full suite of credentials, including pathways for both experienced consultant pharmacists and those looking to expand their practice The Medication Management Review (MMR) credential and …
Pharmacists get expanded scope in Tasmania
Tasmanian pharmacists get green light to extend prescriptions for oral contraceptives Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to authorise them to supply oral contraceptives will improve access, Pharmaceutical Society of …
Pride program to boost LGBTQIA+ education
The PSA will offer opportunities to help pharmacists to improve the care they provide to LGBTQIA+ patients The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is partnering with the University of Queensland …
‘Those are ongoing roles for pharmacists’
“I would argue that anyone entering aged care by definition should access palliative care,” says one expert As people increasingly act on their wish to age at home, there is …
‘People will not be able to simply buy vapes on request’
The PSA says that buying a vape will look very different for people who want them, thanks to the new legislation – and pharmacists must adhere to the relevant guidelines …
Vape reform undermines pharmacists: PSA
Pharmacy body flags concerns over the adverse impacts of the government’s deal with the Greens on vaping reform Changes enabling nicotine vapes to be sold over-the-counter in pharmacies “undermines the …
Pharmacist appointed Productivity Commissioner
Treasurer names former PSA executive among a trio of new Productivity Commissioners Pharmacist, Dr Alison Roberts, will join the Productivity Commission in September as one of its full-time commissioners. …
PSA names Faye McMillan Conference Grant recipients
Grant to help three Indigenous pharmacists attend PSA24 in Sydney The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Faye McMillan Conference Grant will enable First Nations pharmacists to attend the Society’s conference …
New student award and networking opportunities launched
PSA and PDL launch new award to recognise one student volunteer working at the Society’s annual conference in August Pharmacy students will be given the chance to help out and …