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PSA Media Releases – 1. Dr Shane Jackson Elected National President 2. PSA’s Comment on King Review 3. Vaccination Expansion in ACT 4. Conference to Explore Collaborative Healthcare 5. Revised Professional Practice Standards
1.Dr Shane Jackson elected new PSA National President June 22, 2017 Tasmanian pharmacist Dr Shane Jackson has been elected as President by the National Board of the peak body for Australia’s pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) today. Dr Jackson – who will take office from July 1, 2017 – has followed Joe Demarte…
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ASMI Media Releases – 1. WSMI General Assembly 2. Pregnancy and Paracetamol
1. World Self Medication Industry (WSMI) General Assembly, October 18-19, 2017 There is a need to prioritise self-care in national and global health policy, which will be a topic for discussion at the World Self Medication Industry (WSMI) General Assembly, October 18-19. This conference brings together leading international healthcare experts from several fields, including medical, pharmaceutical,…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Excellence awards for Innovative Pharmacists 2. Revised Competency Standards 3. NZ Pharmacist enrols in Leadership Course
1. Excellence Awards now open for innovative pharmacists June 7, 2017 Nominations are now open for the 2017 PSA Excellence Awards for pharmacists presented by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). Proudly supported by Symbion, the prestigious Awards including Pharmacist of the Year, Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) of the Year and…
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ASMI Media Releases – Combination medication provides innovative option for pain relief when taken as directed
Combination medication provides innovative option for pain relief when taken as directed 8 June, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today reminded consumers that it is imperative to follow the instructions on the labels of all medications, and seek advice from a healthcare professional if anything is unclear to them. This follows the…
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NPS Media Releases – Spirometry, the gold standard for COPD diagnosis, is underused in Australia
Spirometry, the gold standard for COPD diagnosis, is underused in Australia A new educational program on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), launched by NPS MedicineWise in March, includes a reminder on the critical importance of spirometry in diagnosing the condition, which is estimated to affect 1.45 million Australians. Spirometry is considered the best way to…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Headquarters Launch 2. PSA & NAPSA Support Pharmacist Future
Pharmacist headquarters construction launched by Assistant Health Minister May 24, 2017 The start of construction for a new, state-of-the-art building to be a modern pharmacy hub was officially launched in Canberra today by Federal Assistant Health Minister Dr David Gillespie for the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). The purpose-built…
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NPS Media Releases -1. Jennifer Morris Appointment 2. Current Australian Prescriber
1.JENNIFER MORRIS APPOINTED TO NPS MEDICINEWISE BOARD AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Consumer healthcare researcher, Jennifer Morris has been appointed to the NPS MedicineWise Board as a non-executive director. NPS MedicineWise Chair, Peter Turner welcomed Ms Morris’ appointment noting that her research work on consumer perspectives across many aspects of healthcare will bring valuable perspectives to the…
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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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ASMI Media Releases – New research has minimal implications for OTC painkillers when they are used according to label instructions
New research has minimal implications for OTC painkillers when they are used according to label instructions May 10, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) said today that most consumers who follow the on-pack instructions for over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac, should not be concerned by reports…
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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…