PSA
Renewed training for pharmacy staff
In response to demand from the pharmacy profession, the PSA has resumed providing qualifications for both dispensary and pharmacy assistants Enrolments are now open for the Certificate III in Community …
Long-standing pharmacist recognised
Former PDL chairman Dean Schulze says he’s “chuffed” to have been chosen as WA Pharmacist of the Year 2018 Currently the chairman of the PSWA branch, Dean Schulze has been …
Getting to the top
New program launched by PDL and PSA to boost pharmacy leadership skills A new program to empower pharmacists develop their leadership skills has been developed by Pharmaceutical Defence Ltd (PDL) …
Ibuprofen decision lauded and slammed
ASMI has commended the Scheduling Delegate’s interim decision to retain the current scheduling of ibuprofen… but not everyone agrees In a letter to its members, the Australian Self Medication Industry …
Joining the fight
Quit Victoria and PSA are joining forces to utilise the power of pharmacists to help people quit smoking Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Victoria and 80% …
‘Out of touch’
Doctor slams AMA for its outrage over the proposed pharmacy pain trial Last week Health Minister Greg Hunt announced a $20 million trial program to help people suffering chronic pain, …
On the edge
40% of pharmacist readers say they have experienced burnout in the past, while a further quarter are undergoing it right now… so what are pharmacy organisations doing to help? “Burnout” …
My Health Record consultation begins
Consultation has started on the My Health Record Guidelines for Pharmacists developed by the PSA The Guidelines provide guidance to pharmacists on meaningful clinical use of the My Health Record …
Pain trial ‘a great move forward’
The $20 million Pain MedsCheck trial is about ensuring pharmacy is at the frontline of primary care, says Greg Hunt Last week, the Health Minister announced a Pain MedsCheck trial, …
MedsCheck for pain to be trialed
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a $20 million trial program to help people suffering chronic pain, to be run through community pharmacies The Guild and PSA have welcomed the …
Pharmacists and doctors unite
PSA and AMA leaders have met to discuss collaborative care models to enhance the role of pharmacists This week PSA National President Shane Jackson and outgoing PSA CEO Lance Emerson …
The week in review
It’s been a big week for Victoria in community pharmacy Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has been passed; the scheme will be accessible following an 18-month implementation period. Also in …