Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Price hike claims cleared
Pharmacists, manufacturers and wholesalers have been cleared by the ACCC after being accused of hiking up prices of low-dose codeine following the upschedule Based on reports of consumer anger over increased …
Health Care Homes, My Health Record to drive collaboration
Community pharmacies have an opportunity to position themselves as an integral part of the collaborative health care model, says the Pharmacy Guild Pharmacists should prepare to get involved with two …
‘Wake-up call’ for real time monitoring
Pharmacy and medical bodies have written to the TGA, calling for national script monitoring to be implemented urgently In its consultation paper on options for a regulatory response regarding prescription …
Changes to S8 pack sizes on the cards?
PSA and SHPA are at odds with the Guild in their support of changes to pack sizes, while some pharmacists have voiced concerns about stock management, logistics and cost The …
Closing the gap: Gender equality in pharmacy leadership
Diversity in pharmacy leadership is getting better, says Guild National Councillor, but “you don’t want a board that just has quotas” In late 2016, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia stated …
It was an ‘inspiring’ and optimistic APP: Kos Sclavos
Kos Sclavos, APP Chairman, summed up APP2018 as ‘inspiring’. He tells AJP host Miranda why the Health Minister’s address engendered positivity; that our overseas speakers shared great insights; and that …
AJP chats with… George Tambassis, National Guild President
AJP Editor Chris Brooker has an in-depth chat with the National Guild President about his conference highlights so far. These include the presentation by US pharmacist Joe Moose – billed …
AJP chats with… Trent Twomey, President Queensland Guild
Trent Twomey, Queensland Guild President, talks to AJP Editor Chris Brooker about the issues affecting pharmacy being discussed during APP2018, and how Health Minister Greg Hunt appears to be across …
AJP chats with… Anthony Tassone, Vic Guild President
Anthony Tassone, President of the Victorian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild, shares his thoughts with AJP Editor Chris Brooker on the Health Minister’s opening address. He discusses the proposed national …
POTY finalist in running for franchise awards
A Guild Pharmacy of the Year finalist is also up for three Priceline Pharmacy franchise awards, with the results to be announced soon Priceline Pharmacy Wetherill Park in NSW, run …
Are pharmacists being left out in the cold this winter?
Pharmacists should be allowed access to NIP flu vaccines to boost the number of people vaccinated and increase herd immunity, writes Anthony Tassone Warnings that this year will see another …
#besmart
The Pharmacy Guild has developed social media guidelines for pharmacists Social networks and other forms of online electronic publishing are an important opportunity for small businesses to promote their services to …