Queensland Business Support and Pharmacy Programs
The Guild Queensland Branch provides a wide range of business support services and tools tailored to meet the needs of our members. The advice, services and tools accessible through Guild membership can help you operate a viable and successful business, and create a community pharmacy for the future.
Business Support
The Queensland Business Support Team are experienced pharmacists and pharmacy managers who provide Guild members with practical tools and comprehensive advice that streamlines day-to-day operations and enables you to grow your pharmacy business.
Pharmacy Vaccinations
Guild members can access a range of guidelines and resources that can help implement and maintain a pharmacist-led vaccination service in a Queensland community pharmacy.
Harm Minimisation
- s100 Co-Payment Waiver
- Opioid Dependence Treatment Program
- Needle & Syringe Program
Queensland Community
Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot
In 2020, the Palaszczuk Labor Government made a pre-election commitment to implement a trial of community pharmacists practising to full scope of practice in North Queensland. The Guild is now working hard to formalise the framework and parameters for the pilot.
Queensland Community Pharmacy Hormonal Contraception Pilot
Access the latest updates, guidelines and resources for the Queensland Community Pharmacy Hormonal Contraception Pilot here.
Voluntary Assisted Dying
From 1 January 2023, voluntary assisted dying will be available to eligible Queenslanders. Voluntary assisted dying gives people who are suffering and dying, and who meet eligibility criteria, the option of requesting medical assistance to end their lives.
Medicines and Poisons Act
The Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (MPA) and Therapeutic Goods Act 2019 (TG Act) and the supporting regulations, Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 came into effect on 27 September 2021.
Emergency Management Plans
Preparing for a natural disaster is an essential business component for all Queensland pharmacies where storms, floods, and cyclones are not unusual. Understanding which natural disasters or severe weather events are likely to occur in your area will help you prepare for events that are most likely to impact your business. Queensland Guild members can access resources here to help plan for such emergencies.
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Page last updated on: 03 March 2025