2011 Offshore Refresher Conference

2011 Offshore Refresher Conference The 2011 Offshore Refresher Conference will feature an exceptional faculty of speakers led by Professor Andrew McLachlan. The faculty will cover a diverse range of professional and business topics which…

National Competency Standards Update Released

National Competency Standards Update Released The pharmacy profession's updated competency standards, the National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia 2010, has been released today following a comprehensive review…

2011 Guide to PSA Programs

2011 Guide to PSA Programs The introduction of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme in 2010 has mandated Continuing Professional Development for pharmacists and other health professionals. PSA has long maintained that it is…

5CPA Pharmacy Practice Incentives

New Incentives for In-Pharmacy Services that Improve Patient Health The Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement (5CPA) introduces a new way for pharmacies to be rewarded for their contribution to delivering quality services and improving health…

New President of PSA Queensland Branch

The Queensland Branch Committee of the PSA has elected Bruce Elliot as the new State President effective 1st December 2010. Bruce takes over from Dr Lisa Nissen who begins a sabbatical overseas in mid-December. Bruce is the Managing Partner…

Queensland Awards for Excellence

Queensland Awards for Excellence The Queensland Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s annual dinner this week saw a number of awards presented to recognise excellence in the profession of pharmacy. This year, the Graduate…

Karalyn Huxhagen Made Fellow of PSA

Karalyn Huxhagen Made Fellow of PSA Queensland pharmacist Karalyn Huxhagen has been elevated to the status of fellow of thePharmaceutical Society of Australia. The honour was bestowed on Ms Huxhagen at the Queensland Branch of the PSA annual…

Project STOP mandated in WA

Project STOP mandated in Western Australia The Guild welcomes the decision of the Western Australian Government to mandate the Guild’s high-tech weapon against ‘pseudo runners’ – Project STOP. By taking this step, Western Australia…

Preventive Health Agency Legislation

PSA Welcomes Passing of Preventive Health Agency Legislation The passing by Parliament of the Australian National Preventive Health Agency Bill 2010, has been welcomed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. The Bill enables the formation…

Easy iPhone access for www.medicines.org.au!

Easy iPhone access for www.medicines.org.au! Pharmacists, as well as members of the public, can now set up their iPhones to have quick, easy access to the wealth of information available at www.medicines.org.au. Operated by healthlinks.net,…