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Do you manage insomnia?
Pharmacists located in general practice can help manage insomnia, say pharmacy and sleep researchers In a small study run by researchers from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and NHMRC …
Practice standards, ethics review begins
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has commenced a review of its Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics for Pharmacists – two key publications which outline required standards and expectations …
Key health groups respond to Coalition win
The Guild, PSA and AMA have responded to the Turnbull government’s re-election National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has passed on his congratulations to the Coalition …
Building for the future
New PSA appointment is helping to building the next generation of pharmacy leadership, says Joe Demarte I would like to warmly welcome Taren Gill to the PSA Board. Her appointment …
Health Destination pharmacies outperforming competitors: PSA
The Health Destination Pharmacy program is delivering effective healthcare services and improving consumer engagement, according to new independent analysis by PSA. The program has successfully repositioned pharmacists as local healthcare …
6CPA PTP innovations to be PSA16 focus
Pharmacy practice innovations from the 6CPA Pharmacy Trial Program will be a major focus of discussions at the flagship conference for PSA. Embracing the theme Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the PSA16 …
Taren Gill appointed first PSA Early Career Pharmacist board director
Taren Gill is the first Early Career Pharmacist to be appointed as a PSA National Board Director to help shape the future of the profession, , the organisation says. PSA’s …
Change & stability in PSA leadership
President re-elected, but new blood to enter senior ranks at the PSA Victorian pharmacist Joe Demarte has been re-elected as President by the national PSA board. Demarte, who is also …
Pharmacists can have key role in antimicrobial stewardship
All health professionals – including pharmacists – as well as consumers have a responsibility to reduce the dependence of antibiotics in Australia, says PSA. New research shows Australia continues to …
Victoria sees its first pharmacist-administered jab
The first pharmacist-administered vaccination in Victoria has been welcomed as an important public health boost by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. In a healthcare milestone, the first patient in Victoria …
PSA educator honoured with award
Highly-respected adult educator and PSA National Training Manager Dorothy Lucardie has been honoured with an Order of Australia Medal as part of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations. Lucardie, who is currently …
The pharmacist manifesto
Election wish list highlights what pharmacy can do, says Joe Demarte One of the few benefits of having a prolonged election campaign, from a peak organisation’s perspective, is that it …