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PSA welcomes AMA non-dispensing pharmacists proposal
The PSA has welcomed the announcement by the AMA that it has presented the Government with a proposal to make non-dispensing pharmacists a key part of the general practice healthcare …
Non-dispensing pharmacists to be key part of GP team: AMA
The AMA is proposing to make non-dispensing pharmacists a key part of the future general practice health care team, in a bid to help GPs even better care for their …
PSA welcomes signing of Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the announcement today that the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have signed the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement. National President of …
AMA fears about fragmentation of care could do damage: PSA
The AMA’s fears that extending the scope of pharmacy professional services would result in ‘fragmentation of patient care’ is unfounded, says PSA national president Grant Kardachi – and airing their …
Aspen/PSA innovation awards close soon
Applications for the PSA and Aspen Pharmacare Australia Innovation Grants, recognising and celebrating innovation in pharmacy through sustainable business practices, close in two weeks. The new grants seek to identify …
Ashlei Mornement is ACT top student
University of Canberra pharmacy student Ashlei Mornement has been named as the ACT Pharmacy Student of the Year. Mornement, a Master of Pharmacy student (final year), will now go on …
Shanae Hancey is WA Student of the Year
Curtin University pharmacy student Shanae Hancey has been named as the West Australian Pharmacy Student of the Year. The announcement was made during the recent WA Annual Seminar. Ms Hancey, …
Brighid Carey is top NSW student
University of New England pharmacy student Brighid Carey has been named the NSW Pharmacy Student of the Year and will now go on to compete against winners from all States …
Trioli to host stakeholder panel at PSA15
A panel discussion at PSA15 will for the first time bring together representatives of leading pharmacy organisations to engage in a robust debate on the future of pharmacist practice in …
PSA welcomes program funding in 6CPA
The PSA has welcomed the signing of a letter of intent between the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild agreeing on the broad parameters of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, …
No-surprises Budget, but no answers either
The 2015 Budget held no surprises, with many of the significant budget measures having been leaked days or even weeks ago, says the PSA. But PSA says the elephant in …
PSA welcomes reported $1.2 billion commitment
PSA has welcomed a commitment reported in The Australian on May 11 to double the amount of funding for pharmacist programs and professional services in the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement …