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Flu jab announcement came as a surprise
Pharmacists’ workload has increased with the further widening of vaccination in store – but no extra pay A spokesperson for the Queensland branch of the Pharmacy Guild has told the …
Free flu jabs as A strain rises
An influenza A outbreak in Queensland has sparked a state government decision to make flu jabs free In a joint statement, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath and state premier Annastacia …
More pharmacy jabs for SA kids
Pharmacists in South Australia will now be able to immunise a wider range of people, the new Health Minister has announced Late last week South Australian Minister for Health and …
Pharmacists step in to help 80k kids
For the first time in NSW, pharmacists are now able to offer vaccines to adolescents who have missed out on their school vaccinations NSW has introduced new regulations—taking effect from …
‘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 …