PSA
Pharmacists key in complementary medicines… but no support for homeopathy
The PSA has issued a position statement recognising that complementary medicines may have a role in the management or treatment of some conditions, and that pharmacists are ideally placed to …
The future lies in professional services: Lance Emerson
Pharmacy’s future lies in the delivery of professional services as it moves away from the purely supply function, delegates at the Friendlies’ Conference were told. “I don’t think I would …
Medication Management Reviews Stage 1 goes fully online
Pharmacists wanting to take the first step towards gaining accreditation for the delivery of Medication Management Reviews as an accredited pharmacist now have the opportunity to pursue this career path …
Strong support for pharmacists in general practice
Pharmacists in general practice have a lot to contribute, an international expert says. Around 100 pharmacists, GPs, researchers and industry participants attended the PSA’s Pharmacists in General Practice Forum held …
Toni Riley appointed RUM Project Manager
The PSA has welcomed the appointment of Victorian pharmacist Toni Riley as Project Manager of the RUM Project. Riley will take over as the new project manager from September 1, …
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 …