PSA
PSA members: the CPD stats
PSA members completed more than 240,000 CPD assessments during the 2015-16 CPD year, according to the latest statistics by the organisation. This trend reinforced that PSA is the single largest …
Bowl of Hygeia goes to Maree Smith
Leading researcher and Queensland pharmacist Professor Maree Smith has won the 2016 Bowl of Hygeia Award, presented by the PSA. PSA National Vice President Dr Chris Freeman presented the most …
Keep an eye on the bigger picture
Pharmacy is confronted by a spate of vital government reviews, says PSA national president Joe Demarte Last month, while PSA was preparing its response to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration …
PSA applauds Ritchie’s career
The outstanding service and contributions of retiring Pharmaceutical Defence Limited CEO Marie Ritchie have been applauded by the PSA. Ritchie has announced her retirement after a 22-year career with PDL. …
Pharmacists share their career stories
Progressing life-long learning and exploring new career opportunities are being highlighted as part of a new pharmacist-driven campaign by PSA. Leading pharmacists from around Australia, at all stages of their …
The week in review
Pharmacy saw a stoush between the PSA and the SHPA, and CWH went head-to-head with the Guild over location rules Early in the week, the PSA slammed statements in the …
PSA to continue to recognise Advanced Practice Pharmacists
Strong support will continue for Advanced Practice Pharmacists to ensure excellence in pharmacist care and deliver better health outcomes, says PSA in reiterating its support for Advanced Practice Pharmacists. This …
Debate highlights workload problem: PPA
A lively debate between the PSA and SHPA earlier this week is a good reminder that pharmacy working conditions matter to patient care whatever the setting, says union spokesperson PPA’s Matt …
PSA slams SHPA ‘ill-informed and divisive’ statements
The PSA has taken aim at the SHPA over a comparison of care standards by community and hospital pharmacists in SHPA’s King Review submission PSA national president Joe Demarte says …
PSA and NPSA release review submissions
PSA advocates for early-career pharmacists while NPSA calls for new funding mechanism to support pharmaceutical wholesalers Each organisation put in its submission at the eleventh hour, outlining their recommendations to …
Out of balance: Part 2
Pharmacy is becoming a highly female-dominated profession… but is its demographic mix reflected in its leadership? Part 2 of our feature looking at women and professional leadership. See Part 1 …
Out of balance
Pharmacy is becoming a highly female-dominated profession… but is its demographic mix reflected in its leadership? According to Pharmacy Board data, more than 60% of Australian pharmacists in 2016 are …