Pharmacists working within general practice – the way ahead

22 Jun, 2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/pharmacists-working-within-general-practice-the-way-ahead The AMA and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) are working together on the development of a model to better support…

Food and medication interactions – get the real facts from your pharmacist

18 Jun, 2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/food-and-medication-interactions-get-the-real-facts-from-your-pharmacist A warning by consumer group Choice about the dangers of mixing some foods and drinks with prescription medicines…

Self Care program announces health promotion resources

11 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/self-care-program-announces-health-promotion-resources-2 The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Self Care program now provides everything a pharmacy needs to run a targeted health…

Opioid report highlights urgency for real-time recording

16 Jul, 2014 reference: http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/opioid-report-highlights-urgency-for-real-time-recording-2 The need to fast track real-time prescription reporting for some drugs has been given renewed impetus in a study released…

Pharmacists welcome extension of Queensland immunisation trial

16 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/pharmacists-welcome-extension-of-queensland-immunisation-trial The outstanding success of the trial of pharmacist-delivered flu immunisations in Queensland has led to the Queensland…

Pharmacists hail NSW Coroner’s call for real-time recording; calls on Health Minister to act

4 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/pharmacists-hail-nsw-coroners-call-for-real-time-recording-calls-on-health-minister-to-act The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed calls by the NSW Deputy State Coroner…

Grant Kardachi relected PSA National President

3 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/grant-kardachi-relected-psa-national-president Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National President Grant Kardachi has been re-elected for a fourth term. The PSA National Board met…

Woolworths ‘health checks’ criticised by PSA

2 Jul, 2014 reference: http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/woolworths-health-checks-criticised-by-psa Moves by a supermarket chain to provide health checks to consumers within the supermarket environment have been criticised by the Pharmaceutical…

Victorian Branch of PSA announces new leadership team

26 Jun, 2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/victorian-branch-of-psa-announces-new-leadership-team The Victorian Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has completed its Branch elections process with the election of…

WA Branch of PSA elects new Branch Committee and office bearers

26 Jun ,2014 reference:http://www.psa.org.au/media-releases/wa-branch-of-psa-elects-new-branch-committee-and-office-bearers The WA Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the make-up of its Branch Committee and office…