PSA
Karalyn Huxhagen takes out QUM pain management award
Group Facilitator of the Mackay Pain Support Group, Karalyn Huxhagen, has been announced as the winner of the 2015 PSA Award for Quality Use of Medicines in Pain Management. Huxhagen …
UNE welcomes new pharmacy students
The newest cohort of University of New England pharmacy students have been welcomed to the profession in a ceremony held this week. The ceremony was held as part of the …
Self care report mirrors PSA’s work: Kardachi
Calls for greater integration of self care into the national health policy have been welcomed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi, says the …
Senators urged to pass National Health Amendment bill
The Senate is being pushed not to delay the passage of the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill which is the key to implementation of the 6CPA by the PSA. …
6CPA funds puts professional services centre stage
The doubling of funds for professional services in the 6CPA represents recognition that community pharmacists are now primary healthcare providers, claims Charlie Benrimoj, professor of pharmacy practice and head of …
Samuel Turner named QLD Pharmacy Student of the Year
Queensland University of Technology pharmacy student Samuel Turner has been named the Queensland Pharmacy Student of the Year. Turner, who was one of eight finalists, will now go on to …
Bruce Elliot only pharmacist in Primary Health Care Advisory Group
PSA Queensland Branch President and community pharmacist owner from Yeppoon in Queensland, Bruce Elliot, has been appointed to the newly formed Primary Health Care Advisory Group which is part of …
PSA Awards for Excellence nominations close soon
Nominations for the PSA Awards for Excellence, including Pharmacist of the Year, close on Friday, June 26, 2015. The awards, sponsored by Symbion, acknowledge and recognise some of the profession’s …
Pharmacists can be key in fighting antibiotic resistance: Kardachi
The PSA has welcomed the announcement of the national strategy to reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance. PSA has been leading international efforts for a global pharmacy-wide approach to the …
Services funding reflects Govt recognition: Kardachi
The doubled funding for professional services reflects Government understanding of the greater role pharmacists can have in primary care, says Grant Kardachi, national president of the PSA. “The $1.26 billion …
Amanda Horiniak is Vic Pharmacy Student of the Year
Monash University pharmacy student Amanda Horiniak has been named Victorian Pharmacy Student of the Year. Horiniak was described as a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate student who is looking forward …
Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement roundup: what stakeholders said
The Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement was signed on Wednesday, and reaction has been mostly positive, with a few exceptions. Most industry commentators praised the Guild’s introduction of the new Administration, …