PSA
Contraception pilot welcomed and criticised
Pilot welcomed, though doctors complain about “good retail politics” The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the commencement of the Queensland Community Pharmacy Hormonal Contraception Pilot, which it says will …
Tassie joins pharmacist-led RSV jab revolution
A leading pharmacist has again called for vaccine harmonisation following the Tasmanian decision Tasmania has become Australia’s fifth jurisdiction to allow pharmacist-led respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, following a change to …
Leading pharmacist tapped for climate role
Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris has been selected to be part of an expert advisory group to provide advice on reducing the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health …
Organisations in step on future
Hospital pharmacists say a profession-wide blueprint recognises urgent issues The Society of Hospital Pharmacists has welcomed the Pharmacists in 2030 report, launched by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia at its …
PSA and NAPSA renew agreement
The PSA and NAPSA have renewed their longstanding partnership to further support for pharmacy students at pharmacy schools across Australia The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association signed …
Limiting scope ‘doesn’t make sense’
Government wants to remove barriers preventing pharmacists from working to their full potential Enabling “pharmacists practicing in all settings to work to the top of their skills and training is …
Double dispensing delivering savings: Butler
Pharmacy organisation urged to “stand up” to “noisy opponents” of policies including 60-day dispensing Australian patients are reaping the benefits of 60-day prescriptions, Mark Butler the Minister for Health and …
Outstanding intern recognised
The PSA has named Bowen-based pharmacist James Oh as the 2024 PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year The award was announced at PSA24’s opening plenary on Saturday (3 August …
PSA lauds its best
PSA has named the top pharmacists for 2024 at its national conference, recognising outstanding members of the profession in its Excellence Awards Dr Amy Page has been named Pharmacist of …
Butler to launch vision for pharmacy
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, will unveil a plan for the evolution of the pharmacy profession for the next six years The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) …
Sim re-elected for third term
Associate Professor Fei Sim will lead an experienced PSA board in 2024/25 Western Australian pharmacist, Associate Professor Fei Sim has secured a third term as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s …
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 …