PSA
Attacks on pharmacists hurtful to profession: PSA
Recent media attacks on pharmacists and their integrity are both unfounded and unwarranted, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi, says the attacks contain …
PSA misrepresented on homoeopathy
A recent headline in medical newsletters stating ‘Pharmacists reluctant to give up on homeopathy’ misrepresents the public position of the PSA, the organisation says. The newsletter reports made no reference …
IGR report shows where pharmacists needed: PSA
The findings of the Fourth Intergenerational Report, released today, highlight a range of areas where pharmacists’ skills and knowledge can be more fully utilised in an integrated and collaborative health …
Funding go-slow frustrates in electronic drugs reporting
Lack of funds and training is frustrating PSA’s NSW branch president Stephen Carter as they slow the rollout of Electronic Recording and Reporting of Controlled Drugs system (eRRCD). Carter told …
Bruce Elliot elected Qld PSA president
Yeppoon community pharmacist Bruce Elliot, a former PSA Young Pharmacist of the Year, has been elected as the new President of the Queensland Branch of the PSA following the resignation …
Policy proposals for NSW pharmacists
In the lead-up to the NSW election, the NSW Branch of the PSA has presented a range of policy proposals to reinforce the skills, knowledge and experience that pharmacists have …
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary 23rd edition available
The 23rd edition of the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and handbook (APF23) is now available and offers a number of new sections as well as two new counselling guides. APF23, Australia’s …
Registrations open for new PSA15 conference
The PSA has announced that registrations for its new conference concept, PSA15: Leading Pharmacy Innovation, are now open. PSA National President, Grant Kardachi, says the pharmacy conference market is becoming …
Rachel Dienaar to head PSA Tasmania
Rachel Dienaar is the new president of the Tasmanian branch of the PSA replacing Dr Shane Jackson who has resigned from the branch committee and the position of president. Dienaar …
PSA moves to temporary site
From today, the PSA has relocated to temporary premises to allow redevelopment of the Pharmacy House site in Canberra. “The existing Pharmacy House, built thanks to funding assistance from PSA …
WA Health approves pharmacist immunisation training
The Western Australian Department of Health has approved the PSA’s Pharmacist Immunisation Training, adding yet another Australian jurisdiction moving towards pharmacist-delivered vaccinations. Under the WA legislation, pharmacists are recognised as …
Pharmacists’ skills underutilised: PSA
The PSA believes better utilisation of pharmacists’ skills will result in improved health outcomes and cost‑effectiveness of primary care in GP practices and Aboriginal Health Services. These are just two …