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PSA Media Releases – Seven New Releases
1. Record-breaking election turn-out for peak pharmacists’ body May 12, 2017 A record voter turn-out has been achieved for the 2017 Branch Committee elections declared today by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). With 24 per cent of PSA’s eligible members casting their votes, PSA welcomed many passionate pharmacists…
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PSA Media Releases – International pharmacy expert headlines flagship conference
International pharmacy expert headlines flagship conference April 18, 2017 Innovative international pharmacist Dr Tim Hanlon will deliver a not-to-be-missed keynote address at the flagship annual conference PSA17 hosted by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). Dr Hanlon’s keynote address Embracing Innovative Solutions to Respond to Increasing Global Pharmaceutical Care…
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PSA Media Releases – Gold Medal Award to Canberra Graduate 2. Remuneration Reform Needed for Pharmacists
Canberra graduate honoured with Gold Medal Award April 2, 2017 University of Canberra (UC) pharmacy graduate Dr Kathleen Otto has been honoured with a prestigious Award sponsored by Australia’s peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). Dr Otto received the Gold Medal Award, presented at the Canberra Student Pharmacy Association (CaSPA)…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Commonsense Outcome for MedsASSIST 2. Nominees for PSA elections increase 3. Pharmacy Services and Screenings Must be Evidence-Based 4. Compounding Standards – Feedback Requested
Common sense outcome on MedsASSIST March 30, 2017 Pharmacists have applauded Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt for supporting the continuation of the MedsASSIST program in Australia, the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) said today. Mr Hunt has supported continuing MedsASSIST which was scheduled to be discontinued from 10pm tonight.…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Women in Leadership 2. Pharmacists Honoured 3. Seema Khiani Intern Pharmacist of the Year
1.Women in leadership panel a highlight of PSA17 conference March 8, 2017 A panel of high-profile female leaders will discuss gender diversity and leadership opportunities in pharmacy at PSA17, the flagship annual conference for the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). To coincide with International Women’s Day today (March 8),…
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PSA Media Releases 1. New Resources & Vaccination Delivery 2. Pharmacists Are Healthcare Professionals
New resources help pharmacists to deliver vaccinations February 28, 2017 New immunisation training and resources to equip pharmacists to deliver successful immunisation services have been released by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). In a major boost to Australia’s public health, more than 2,350 pharmacists in Australia have completed…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Outstanding WA Pharmacists 2. Medical Cannabis Pharmacist Appointment 3. PSA17 Conference Abstracts 4. CM and PSA Code of Ethics 5. Revised Code of Ethics 6. PSOTY Wildcard Winner
Outstanding WA pharmacists honoured with Awards 20 February 2017 Innovative pharmacist Dr Carolyn Glazier was named the PSA MIMS Western Australian Intern of the Year at the recent WA Excellence Awards, hosted by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). The Western Australian Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) Award, Pharmacist of…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. New EC Guide 2. PSA17 Conference 3. Pharmacists Honoured on Australia Day 4. New Practice Standards 5. Pre-Budget Submission
Informative new emergency contraception guide for pharmacists February 2, 2017 New guidelines and professional resources for registered pharmacists have been released by the peak national body for pharmacists, PSA, following changes to emergency contraception (EC) medicines in Australia. From February 1, 2017, pharmacists will now be able to supply ulipristal to women as a Pharmacist-Only…
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PSA Media Releases 1. Delivering Quality Health Care 2. Welcome to New Health Minister 3. Support for Vic Chronic Disease Pilot
Pharmacists can deliver efficient, quality health-care solutions January 19, 2017 Pre-BUDGET SUBMISSION 2017-18 Including pharmacists in the Health Care Homes (HCH) initiative and implementing a large scale trial integrating pharmacists in general practice clinics are cost-effective solutions the Federal Government should consider in the 2017-18 Budget, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) said today. As…
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PSA Media Releases – Vic. Pharmacist Medal Award
Beatrix Zielonka-Perry awarded Victorian Pharmacist Medal November 19, 2016 High-achieving community pharmacist Beatrix Zielonka-Perry has won the Victorian Pharmacist Medal for 2016, presented by the peak national body for pharmacists, PSA. Ms Zielonka-Perry received the award, alongside Robert Scarso who won the Victorian Intern Pharmacist of the Year, at the annual Victorian Pharmacists Dinner on…