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Incorporate pharmacists into general practice, PSA urges
The PSA is urging the Australian Government to follow the lead of Britain in introducing funding to incorporate pharmacists into general practices. This follows provision of £15 million ($A31 million) …
Health Minister to open PSA15
The Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, will officially open the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s annual conference, PSA15, in Sydney on July 31. Under the theme of Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the …
Bill Kelly elected chair of Pharmacy Board
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has congratulated well known pharmacist Bill Kelly on his appointment as Chair of the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Announcing the appointment, the Minster for Health, …
Pharmacy a poor fit for supply of illegal party drugs like ecstasy
Community pharmacy would be a poor fit for the supply of party drugs such as ecstasy if they were legalised and regulated, says the PSA national president Joe Demarte, following …
Look long-term at workforce: Australian Pharmacist Workforce Summit
The first Australian Pharmacist Workforce Summit has underscored the need for a longer-term blueprint on the role of pharmacists in the future. The summit, held in Melbourne last week, issued …
PSA welcomes GP statement on non-dispensing pharmacists
The PSA has welcomed a statement from United General Practice Australia expressing its in-principle support for non-dispensing pharmacists to work in general practice as part of a GP led team. …
Karalyn Huxhagen takes out QUM pain management award
Group Facilitator of the Mackay Pain Support Group, Karalyn Huxhagen, has been announced as the winner of the 2015 PSA Award for Quality Use of Medicines in Pain Management. Huxhagen …
UNE welcomes new pharmacy students
The newest cohort of University of New England pharmacy students have been welcomed to the profession in a ceremony held this week. The ceremony was held as part of the …
Self care report mirrors PSA’s work: Kardachi
Calls for greater integration of self care into the national health policy have been welcomed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi, says the …
Senators urged to pass National Health Amendment bill
The Senate is being pushed not to delay the passage of the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill which is the key to implementation of the 6CPA by the PSA. …
6CPA funds puts professional services centre stage
The doubling of funds for professional services in the 6CPA represents recognition that community pharmacists are now primary healthcare providers, claims Charlie Benrimoj, professor of pharmacy practice and head of …
Samuel Turner named QLD Pharmacy Student of the Year
Queensland University of Technology pharmacy student Samuel Turner has been named the Queensland Pharmacy Student of the Year. Turner, who was one of eight finalists, will now go on to …