PSA
‘We cannot keep doing more with less’
PSA has set out its wish list for the 8CPA, welcoming early negotiations and warning of the need for certainty On Monday (7 August 2023), Health Minister Mark Butler said …
Redundancies, reduction in hours ahead of double-dispensing
Guild survey of 1000 pharmacies paints bleak picture as Sept 1 60-DD Day looms A national survey of 1000 community pharmacies by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has shown 250 …
Guild allies with patient groups, PSA in 60-DD pause bid
Guild and PSA repeat calls for disallowance motion in Senate just 24 days ahead of new policy start The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has been joined by three patient organisations …
Double dispensing safety net needed: Tyrrell
Government urged to compromise on 60-day dispensing roll out to protect the viability of community pharmacies Compromise will be critical to ensuring rural communities retain access to pharmacist-delivered health services …
The week in review
Sixty-day dispensing was still making waves, as flu case numbers rose and the industry lost a discounting pioneer Double dispensing remains top of mind, and we heard from Flinders University‘s …
Rockliff to hand over health reins
Pharmacists have thanked Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff for his work in the health sector, as he announces he is stepping down from the portfolio This week (20 July 2023) Rockliff …
New early career leader announced
Ayomide Ogundipe has been appointed to the PSA’s national board Ogundipe will take on the role of the Pharmaceutical Society’s early career pharmacist board director. She was appointed following the …
Fund pharmacists in ACCHOs: advisory body
Embedding pharmacists in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) delivers improved health outcomes and value for money, experts believe Funding to embed non-dispensing pharmacists in Aboriginal health services is set …
Ministers set to front pharmacy conference
Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, will deliver the opening address at PSA23 later this month The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has confirmed that Butler will …
Injectables change for ACT pharmacists
Pharmacist in the ACT are now authorised to administer medicines for injection, including Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) The legislative change follows a campaign by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia to …
Student finalists announced
The PSA has announced the state and territory finalists for the 2023 Viatris Pharmacy Student of the Year award The national final is set to take place at PSA’s National …