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Plans for Queensland’s pharmacists
One organisation says it will push to allow pharmacists to administer more routine medicines, such as injectable buprenorphine, insulin or Vitamin B12 The PSA has congratulated the re-elected Labor Palaszczuk …
Jabs go beyond pharmacy
The WA Government has announced that pharmacists will be able to administer vaccinations outside of a community pharmacy Pharmacists will now be able to provide vaccinations to patients in places …
An illustrious career
“I certainly put myself out of my comfort zone”: AJP speaks with 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Debbie Rigby The Brisbane-based consultant clinical pharmacist said she was absolutely thrilled to …
The event lowdown
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to play havoc with the pharmacy events calendar. Here’s a rundown of the latest news on upcoming events Pharmacy Guild releases 2021 event calendar The Pharmacy …
Let pharmacists provide more support
One stakeholder is urging decision-makers to make use of pharmacists when it comes to helping Australians manage their mental health One in five Australians are affected by mental illness annually, …
ACT pharmacist jabs limited
Pharmacists in Australia’s capital need better support help people being discharged from hospital, one stakeholder says as the ACT election draws near The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is calling on …
The week in review
This week saw pharmacists around the world celebrate World Pharmacists Day and be praised for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic Friday, 25 September was World Pharmacists Day, and members …
Make it permanent: COVID continued dispensing
One stakeholder has called for continued dispensing arrangements to be made permanent, not just for the next six months On Thursday night, Health Minister Greg Hunt made a number of …
Intern Pharmacist of the Year announced
Wint Ye Phu has been recognised as the 2020 PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year Award winner Wint Ye Phu, a graduate of the University of Western Australia, is …
Pharmacist of the Year announced
Kay Dunkley, Samuel Keitaanpaa and Debbie Rigby have been honoured in this year’s PSA Excellence Awards Kay Dunkley has been named Pharmacist of the Year in the PSA Symbion Excellence …
Nicotine vaping: ‘We are cautious.’
The TGA has made an interim decision to allow nicotine-containing solutions for vaping to be sold only through pharmacies This week the TGA announced an interim decision that, if made final, would …
PSA adds three new Fellows
The PSA has announced three new Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the organisation and the pharmacy profession The three recipients Luke Kelly (NSW), Patricia Payne (NSW) and …