PSA
Opt-out period begins with ‘disaster’
The Health Minister has defended My Health Record as having Defence-level security, as the Shadow Minister declares the beginning of the opt-out period “shocking” And experts have highlighted a number …
Talented student wins NSW Pharmacy Student of the Year
Katherine Pollard has been named the NSW Pharmacy Student of the Year by PSA Ms Pollard, a pharmacy student from the University of New England, was presented the award by …
Pharmacy Shark Tank finalists to take the plunge
PSA has announced the three finalists who will pitch an innovative pharmacy idea or product at PSA18 The finalists are set to participate in the Pharmacy Shark Tank at PSA18, …
Thunderstorm asthma showed what pharmacy does
Stakeholders have urged pharmacists to talk to patients with asthma and allergy about thunderstorm asthma The calls have come during the inquest into the deaths of 10 people during the …
Safescript only the first step
Victoria has added codeine to its Safescript real-time monitoring program in a move welcomed by the PSA State Minister for Health Jill Hennessy said that laws coming into effect on …
Lauren Burton joins PSA Board
PSA has announced its new board, including its new Early Career Pharmacist Director High-achieving pharmacist Lauren Burton’s appointment as the new Early Career Pharmacist Director of PSA reaffirms the Board’s …
MBS access on the way?
Pharmacists having access to MBS items may be a step closer, PSA national president Dr Shane Jackson has hinted Speaking at the opening session of ConPharm 2018, the Annual Consultant …
PDL gives back to the profession
The PDL Boardroom at the new PSA Pharmacy House in Canberra has been officially opened PDL Chair Paul Naismith and PSA national president Dr Shane Jackson officially opened the Boardroom …
Should pharmacists vaccinate teens?
The heads of two NSW pharmacy bodies have urged authorities to bring the state in line with other jurisdictions when it comes to vaccination Peter Carroll, president of the NSW …
‘Wake-up call’ for real time monitoring
Pharmacy and medical bodies have written to the TGA, calling for national script monitoring to be implemented urgently In its consultation paper on options for a regulatory response regarding prescription …
Changes to S8 pack sizes on the cards?
PSA and SHPA are at odds with the Guild in their support of changes to pack sizes, while some pharmacists have voiced concerns about stock management, logistics and cost The …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, with change on the horizon and potential changes suggested from several quarters We heard that Queensland will look into a range of issues …