obituaries
Vale Keith Fittock
Former Guild Queensland president and national board member of PDL Keith Fittock has passed away Pharmacy stakeholders have expressed their sorrow at the passing of Keith E.R. Fittock. Deputy chair …
The week in review
The debate about scope of practice continued this week, plus decisions on Covid boosters and several medications Scope of practice is still top of mind, with Pharmacy Guild of Australia …
Vale Mario Calanna
Tributes are pouring in for well-known Queensland pharmacist and banner group founder Mario Calanna, who described pharmacy as a long-term “true passion” Cairns pharmacist Mario Calanna has passed away after …
Vale Michael Beahan
Guild mourns the passing of the former Senate President who became a leading advocate for community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has acknowledged with sadness news of the death …
Vale Brian Lowrie
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch, has expressed its deep condolences at the passing of Mr Brian Lowrie Mr Lowrie was the Victorian Branch President for 20 years and …
Vale Sister Marie Therese Rosenberg
Influential pharmacist Sister Marie Therese Rosenberg has been remembered by members of the profession after she passed away this month Sister Marie Therese, born Joan Florence Rosenberg in 1926 and …
Vale Ian Brusasco AO
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, today expressed their deep condolences at the passing of Mr Ian Brusasco AO Mr Brusasco was a retired community pharmacist who had dedicated …
Vale John Matthews
Guild pays tribute to an ‘outstanding’ life of the community pharmacist and leader The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has noted with sadness the passing of John Matthews, who they described …
Vale Ian Marshall
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has paid tribute to former NT Branch President, Ian Marshall, who passed suddenly on Tuesday night The Guild said Mr Marshall was a captain of …
The week in review
In the countdown towards the Federal Election today, it’s been a busy week for politicians and pharmacists… This week, we saw the major parties get in touch with pharmacy stakeholders …
Vale Bob Hawke
Health stakeholders have paid tribute to Bob Hawke, with the Guild highlighting his key role in universal health care for Australians On Thursday, the former Prime Minister’s wife, Blanche d’Alpuget, …
Vale John Morgan, pioneering pharmacist
Victorian pharmacist John Morgan, a pioneer of now-mainstream pharmacy concepts such as forward pharmacy, has passed away at the age of 79. Morgan helped pioneer medication reviews, collaborative practice with …