Pharmacy Announcements
Sigma makes strategic hire
Pharmaceutical wholesaler Sigma Healthcare Limited names new chief financial officer (CFO) Sigma Healthcare has confirmed Mark Conway will join the group’s management team as CFO from 1 November. Sigma CEO, …
PDL opens Student Grant applications
Pharmacy students can now apply to enter the 2023 PDL Student Grant Program The PDL Student Grant Program provides assistance to selected individual pharmacy students to attend a recognised conference …
Inaugural Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards announced
New awards recognising pharmacy leaders have been established, named after an ‘extraordinary mentor’ The Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the inaugural Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards, established to recognise and reward …
Feedback wanted
Public consultation is now open regarding draft performance outcomes for pharmacists providing medicines reviews in aged care The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced that stakeholders can now provide their …
2.2 tonnes of blister packs recycled in 8 months
National and Viatris extend recycling deal in NSW, SA, Vic first Friendly society organisation National Pharmacies and generic pharmaco Viatris will expand a blister-pack recycling deal which during its eight-month …
Pharmacist cannabis program premieres in August
Brisbane-based CPD-accredited training claims to be first of its kind A plea from community pharmacists for further training around medicinal cannabis has spawned what is claimed to be Australia’s first …
Sammut exceeds expectations
Patient group honours Queensland pharmacist’s outstanding efforts LifeLife Pharmacy Noosa’s Jason Sammut has topped a strong field of contenders to claim the 2023 Australian Patients Association Most Outstanding Community Pharmacy …
Granting a pharmacy wish
Pharmacy students should apply now to enter the 2023 PDL Student Grant Program The PDL Student Grant Program provides assistance to selected individual pharmacy students to attend a recognised conference …
Webinar: Building a resilient workplace culture for pharmacy
What does a resilient workplace look like, and what are its benefits for both employees and patients? A community pharmacist / coach and a psychologist share insights and strategies for …
Inhaler update
A problem whereby some pharmacies may be unable to process claims for supply of an inhaler is now subject to an interim solution The 1 July 2023 PBS Schedule included …
Ryzodeg product in shortage till mid-2024
A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument has been made for Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch Pharmacists can now substitute Ryzodeg 70/30 Penfill cartridges instead of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch prefilled pen under certain conditions, …
Webinar: Digital health update – responding to issues, incidents & patient queries
Hear the latest from Australian Digital Health Agency representatives in conversation with PDL officers, covering electronic scripts, the Active Script List and My Health Record 18 July 2023 | 7-8.00PM …