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Pharmacists get expanded scope in Tasmania
Tasmanian pharmacists get green light to extend prescriptions for oral contraceptives Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to authorise them to supply oral contraceptives will improve access, Pharmaceutical Society of …
Pride program to boost LGBTQIA+ education
The PSA will offer opportunities to help pharmacists to improve the care they provide to LGBTQIA+ patients The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is partnering with the University of Queensland …
‘Those are ongoing roles for pharmacists’
“I would argue that anyone entering aged care by definition should access palliative care,” says one expert As people increasingly act on their wish to age at home, there is …
‘People will not be able to simply buy vapes on request’
The PSA says that buying a vape will look very different for people who want them, thanks to the new legislation – and pharmacists must adhere to the relevant guidelines …
Vape reform undermines pharmacists: PSA
Pharmacy body flags concerns over the adverse impacts of the government’s deal with the Greens on vaping reform Changes enabling nicotine vapes to be sold over-the-counter in pharmacies “undermines the …
Pharmacist appointed Productivity Commissioner
Treasurer names former PSA executive among a trio of new Productivity Commissioners Pharmacist, Dr Alison Roberts, will join the Productivity Commission in September as one of its full-time commissioners. …
PSA names Faye McMillan Conference Grant recipients
Grant to help three Indigenous pharmacists attend PSA24 in Sydney The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Faye McMillan Conference Grant will enable First Nations pharmacists to attend the Society’s conference …
New student award and networking opportunities launched
PSA and PDL launch new award to recognise one student volunteer working at the Society’s annual conference in August Pharmacy students will be given the chance to help out and …
Skin treatments to become ‘more accessible’
Trained NSW pharmacists to treat four skin conditions in impending trial expansion, with increased remuneration for those providing consultations Participating pharmacists who undertake additional training will be able to supply …
State backs pharmacy in budget
Funding is being made available to support pharmacists to access training to work to their full scope of practice in one state Queensland has announced a $6 million funding package …
PSA gets own profession-wide Agreement
Pharmacist group signs its own Agreement with the Albanese government, as discussions continue for programs not under the 8CPA’s remit The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the signing of …
Veteran consultant to advise over credentialing
As credentialed pharmacy moves forward, the appointment of a well-known advisor creates significant opportunities, one sector leader says Following the Consultant Pharmacists Conference in Cairns, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia …