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More research needed into therapeutic cannabis: PSA
The PSA today released a position statement calling for further research and the development of a regulatory framework to evaluate the benefits of therapeutic cannabis. However in its statement, the …
Inaugural PSA15 conference a big hit
The recent PSA15 conference held in Sydney has emerged as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s most successful onshore conference to date, PSA says. Around 900 registrations were recorded for the …
It’s an exciting time to be in pharmacy: Amy Page
It’s an exciting time to be in pharmacy, says PSA Young Pharmacist of the Year 2015 Amy Page—and the profession now has the numbers to expand where it practices and …
NSW PSA names its pharmacists of the year
The NSW Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has recognised three of its members for their outstanding achievements in the profession. Awards in the following categories were announced: NSW …
Laura Norman is inaugural PSA-MIMS Intern of the Year
Laura Norman was named as the inaugural PSA-MIMS Intern of the Year during a ceremony at PSA15 in Sydney. The PSA-MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year Award recognises an intern …
Guidelines to standardise sleep apnoea services
Guidelines aimed at promoting the standardisation of sleep apnoea services within pharmacies in Australia have been launched at PSA15. The Practice guidelines for the provision of sleep apnoea services within …
PSA unveils Health Destination Pharmacy program
PSA’s Health Destination Pharmacy program, a coaching and development program to help pharmacies deliver financially viable health services, was officially unveiled at PSA15. PSA’s HDP program is evidence-based with proven …
Shanae Hancey is 2015 Pharmacy Student of the Year
Shanae Hancey from Western Australia was named the PSA Pharmacy Student of the Year during a ceremony at the PSA15 gala dinner in Sydney. Hancey also won the added honour …
30% of antibiotic scripts inappropriate – PSA wants action
A report highlighting that some 30% of prescriptions were deemed to be inappropriate highlights the need for vigilance in prescribing antibiotics, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says. The results of …
Pharmacists in GP clinics model has PSA backing but needs more work
PSA has made a clarification on the collaborative model for pharmacists to be integrated into GP clinics, following AMA president Association Professor Brian Owler’s comments at the Press Club yesterday. …
‘We support pharmacists to be pharmacists,’ says AMA
GPs remain concerned about the expanding role of pharmacists and what they might be paid to do in the future, AMA president Associate Professor Brian Owler in an address to …
PSA calls for review on medicines reviews caps
Several aspects of medication reviews should be reviewed, including the cap on services, says PSA president Joe Demarte. His comments followed the publication of a landmark study on the impact of …