PSA
PSA calls for real-time codeine reporting
The PSA has released a position paper recognising the growing use of OTC analgesics containing codeine in the community, and expressing concern with the rising levels of harm associated with …
Cream of WA’s pharmacists announced
The best of WA’s pharmacists have been acknowledged at the Western Australian Pharmacists Award night in Perth. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia WA Branch President, Teresa Di Franco, said the event …
PSA Awards nominations open
Nominations for the PSA Awards for Excellence are now open. National President of PSA, Grant Kardachi, says the PSA Excellence Awards acknowledge and recognise some of the profession’s great achievers. …
PSA defends pharmacy on gouging, cartel claims
A newspaper report published today refers disparagingly to pharmacists as “a union of men and women in white coats” who will “who will get to gouge the public purse for …
Attacks on pharmacists hurtful to profession: PSA
Recent media attacks on pharmacists and their integrity are both unfounded and unwarranted, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi, says the attacks contain …
PSA misrepresented on homoeopathy
A recent headline in medical newsletters stating ‘Pharmacists reluctant to give up on homeopathy’ misrepresents the public position of the PSA, the organisation says. The newsletter reports made no reference …
IGR report shows where pharmacists needed: PSA
The findings of the Fourth Intergenerational Report, released today, highlight a range of areas where pharmacists’ skills and knowledge can be more fully utilised in an integrated and collaborative health …
Funding go-slow frustrates in electronic drugs reporting
Lack of funds and training is frustrating PSA’s NSW branch president Stephen Carter as they slow the rollout of Electronic Recording and Reporting of Controlled Drugs system (eRRCD). Carter told …
Bruce Elliot elected Qld PSA president
Yeppoon community pharmacist Bruce Elliot, a former PSA Young Pharmacist of the Year, has been elected as the new President of the Queensland Branch of the PSA following the resignation …
Policy proposals for NSW pharmacists
In the lead-up to the NSW election, the NSW Branch of the PSA has presented a range of policy proposals to reinforce the skills, knowledge and experience that pharmacists have …
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary 23rd edition available
The 23rd edition of the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and handbook (APF23) is now available and offers a number of new sections as well as two new counselling guides. APF23, Australia’s …
Registrations open for new PSA15 conference
The PSA has announced that registrations for its new conference concept, PSA15: Leading Pharmacy Innovation, are now open. PSA National President, Grant Kardachi, says the pharmacy conference market is becoming …