New Antihypertensive Combinations PBS

New Antihypertensive Combinations PBS Listed New dual and triple antihypertensive combinations PBS listed — be aware of potential confusion Published 10 November 2010 New fixed-dose antihypertensive combination tablets — including the…

PSA Submission to Medicare Locals …

PSA Submission to Medicare Locals Discussion Paper A collaborative approach to patient care with a far greater utilisation of the medication expertise of pharmacists has been advocated by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia in its submission…

Qld Government Launches Diabetes Pharm

Qld Government Launches Diabetes Pharmacy Action Plan Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced a community pharmacy diabetes action plan on that further embeds pharmacy at the centre of preventive health initiatives in the State of Queensland.…

MILSIG Workshop

Military Pharmacy Special Interest Group (MILSIG) Workshop The Military Pharmacy Special Interest Group (MILSIG) workshop will be held on Thursday, 28 October 2010 between 9:00am and 5:00pm. This workshop will give those with a specific interest…

PGA Intern Program Launched

PGA Intern Program Launched The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has entered the field of intern training with a program which will provide access to workshops with some of the most skilled pharmacists in the nation. The Australian Pharmacy Council…

Updated MR Guidelines Released

Updated Medication Review Guidelines Released The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has released updated guidelines for pharmacists providing Home Medicines Review (HMR) services and Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) and Quality…

Guild Path to Continuing Professional

Guild Path to Continuing Professional Development The Pharmacy Guild has been authorized by the Australian Pharmacy Council to provide accreditation of Professional development opportunities for pharmacists nationally. For detailed information,…

Four Corners Report Highlights Benefits of Real Time Recording

Four Corners Report Highlights Benefits of Real Time Recording The case for the electronic real time recording of the dispensing of controlled drugs has been boosted by Last night’s extensive report on the ABC Four Corners program. The…

Inviting Applications for 2011 Round of Rural and Remote Pharmacy Scholarships

Inviting Applications for 2011 Round of Rural and Remote Pharmacy Scholarships The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is inviting rural and remote students to apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000 to study pharmacy. Applications opened on Tuesday…

Pharmacy of the Year 2011

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is searching for the highest standards of quality in community Pharmacy. The Pharmacy of the Year Awards provides the highest recognition of excellence in our Industry and entries are now open. For full content,…