Guild Membership
Delivering compelling value to our members
We’re here for you to ensure you are there for your patients
Established in 1928, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is a membership-based organisation which has represented the owners of community pharmacy and promoted the value of community pharmacy in the Australian health care system for over 90 years.
Together we will be working to ensure your pharmacy remains viable and continues to serve the needs and preferences of patients and consumers. We have developed a vision, roadmap and member benefits aimed at helping you build your business to 2025 and beyond.
We’re focused on the viability of your business. We continue to advocate strongly on Members’ behalf and we are pleased to continue to deliver tangible benefits for you.
How does the Guild help your pharmacy?
Create an engaged and enabled pharmacy team
Workplace relations
Expert staff and resources to provide advice and support across critical areas such as employment obligations, work health & safety, commencing and ceasing employment.
Understand legislative changes and workflow implications.
Learning, education & training
Consistent, relevant, targeted training for you and your team (with CPD points for ongoing Professional Development) S2, S3, Immunisation, First Aid training courses, Certificate II, III and IV in Community Pharmacy courses.
Access learning and CPD Plans and Training on GuildEd across clinical and business management for all of your staff.
Business support & Member services
Customised support from Guild staff to guide you to achieve your pharmacy goals, including Quality Care (QC2020) program support.
My Pharmacy Career recruitment platform
Access the free Member recruitment platform designed for Community Pharmacy, find Job Seekers who want to work in the pharmacy industry, and fast track the recruitment process.
Guild Member events & conferences
Connect with other like‑minded Pharmacists looking to make a difference in their communities.
Industry Advocacy & Insights
Guild alerts
Early advice on PBS pricing. Industry updates as they happen, up to date information on areas such as downscheduling, COVID-19 vaccination rollout, PBS price changes.
Industry resources
Access publications including the Buying & Selling Guide, annual Rental Report, and Quarterly State of the Industry Report.
Shaping public opinion
Advocating on your behalf on full scope of practice, eHealth and e-prescribing initiatives, ease of access and affordability of medicines, mental health and vaccination harmonisation. National campaigns including flu vaccination.
Your voice to Government
We understand the current and future challenges of the community pharmacy industry and support our members through advocacy to local, State or Territory and Federal Governments.
Website access
findapharmacy.com for promotion of your pharmacy and services to patients, and Member only portal at guild.org.au
Policy development
Working with the Australian Government to ensure community pharmacies are brought into the national COVID vaccination rollout sooner, successful rollout of ePrescriptions and making plans on how we best engage with the Government’s Aged Care Report and issues such as opioids and active ingredient prescribing.
Less reliance on the PBS
Business tools: 7CPA Opportunity Analysis and 7CPA calculator
- Free tool for members to realise 7CPA benefits and plan a course of change
- Understand your key opportunity in growing 7CPA income
- Develop pathways to grow customer and patient numbers and move into the digital landscape
Guild Corporate Health programs
- More patients visiting more often
- Opportunities to support your local community, and increase business revenue
Page last updated on: 18 June 2021