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‘A step in the right direction.’
Pharmacy groups welcome expansion of WA’s vaccination program, but doctor’s groups conversely warn the move “is a step in the wrong direction” PSA’s WA Branch has welcomed the expansion of …
‘A tax on younger pharmacists’
Guild president calls for the removal of accreditation fees, but says community pharmacy pay situation is improving Accreditation fees for pharmacists represent a ‘tax on younger pharmacists’ and should be …
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 …
The week in review
A host of pharmacy stars were shining this week, as we also took a look at remuneration and how pharmacists vaccinate against flu We looked at how the average salary …
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, …
Flu warning for Queensland
Pharmacists worry that increased access to flu jabs for Queensland children may be only temporary The PSA Queensland Branch has welcomed increased access to the influenza vaccine for Queensland children, …
‘Lower the age’
Pharmacy organisations call on all health ministers to urgently allow pharmacists to vaccinate children aged 5 and up against the flu With this year’s flu season looming, pharmacy groups are …
Gold medal, lifetime achievement bestowed
Outstanding pharmacists from South Australia and the Northern Territory have been recognised for their contributions The PSA South Australia branch has presented its pharmacy awards at an event in Adelaide …
Unfair pay disparities remain
Morrison Government fails to improve remuneration for members of the profession and plan hospital pharmacist roles, say pharmacy stakeholders The Pharmacy Guild wasn’t happy with this year’s Federal Budget, with …
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’ …
Pay action needed now
“Real and practical action” is needed on wages and conditions, says one stakeholder in reacting to the National Advocacy Day of Action Last week (Thursday 17 March) the Pharmaceutical Society …
The week in review
Another busy week in the pharmacy sector, with a national day of action and a slew of well-deserved awards API shareholders voted for the wholesaler’s acquisition by Wesfarmers, which is …