PSA
‘Pharmacists deserve to be paid the same rate.’
While some pharmacies will be able to provide Japanese encephalitis virus vaccines in SA, they will be getting paid less than GPs to deliver it – and less than the …
‘Above and beyond’: Queensland pharmacists awarded
Pharmacists advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and end-of-life care, and a long-time pharmacy mentor, have been recognised for their achievements The PSA Queensland branch presented its annual …
Leading by example
Fei Sim, the PSA’s first female national president, speaks to AJP about her hopes and plans for pharmacy, and what inspires her to strive to lead the profession. Part one …
Late hours pharmacist advice
Tasmanians can now seek advice from a pharmacist until midnight, seven days a week PSA has launched a Tasmanian Afterhours Advice Line, to support the health and wellbeing of all …
Accreditation body to close
Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy to cease operation at the end of 2022, with accreditation to transition to the Australasian College of Pharmacy and PSA The Australian Association of Consultant …
Celebrating the profession
Here’s what leaders from across the pharmacy landscape had to say about this year’s theme for World Pharmacists Day Happy World Pharmacists Day to all of our valued readers! “Pharmacy …
FIP’s coming to town
The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s 2023 World Congress will be held in Brisbane The PSA has confirmed that FIP will hold its 2023 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in …
The week in review
The pharmacy workforce shortage, medicines shortages, and how Chemist Warehouse dispenses S8 medicines all made the news this week Chemist Warehouse hit the headlines again, this time over a change …
Door ‘open’ for new RACGP president: Guild
The RACGP has elected a “negotiator” who has spoken out against the Queensland pharmacy trials The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has announced its new President-Elect, Dr Nicole Higgins, …
The week in review
Possible historical underpayments at API, GPs campaigning on an anti-pharmacy scope platform and exclusion from the Jobs Summit… it’s been quite a week in pharmacy The Government held its Jobs …
Low wages pushing pharmacists away
Pharmacists have again been snubbed ahead of this week’s Jobs and Skills Summit… despite growing workforce shortages A leading pharmacist has called on the Australian Government to urgently invest into …
Vaccine refuser tested consent in pharmacy
A sacked Jetstar worker tried to have a pharmacist sign a form admitting criminal liability if she proceeded with a booked COVID vaccination Consumer consent is non-negotiable when it comes …