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1. Electronic prescriptions a key focus of APP2020

   12 December 2019

   With the Australian Government’s recent announcement that legislation and a technical framework are now in place for electronic prescriptions, and their vision that all community pharmacies are ‘ePrescription ready’ in the second half of 2020, it is vital for community…

   National, QLD | Media Release

2. Deloitte report highlights need to use pharmacists

   10 December 2019

   Deloitte’s new report, General Practitioner Workforce Report 2019, has forecast a shortfall of 9,298 GPs over the next ten years, highlighting the need for pharmacists to take a greater role in our healthcare, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.…

   National | Media Release

3. Key Canadian community pharmacy innovator to inspire pharmacists at APP2020

   3 December 2019

   The 2020 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition (APP2020) is pleased to welcome pharmacist and internationally credentialled organisational coach, Barbara Gobis to educate and inspire delegates on pharmacists’ clinical process and maximising patient-centred practice.

   National, QLD | Media Release

4. Get ready for Quality Care 2020 at APP2020

   2 December 2019

   The Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP) is undergoing significant enhancements via Quality Care 2020 and it is vital that pharmacies are across these improvements.The 2020 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2020) will host a session informing delegates of…

   National, QLD | Media Release

5. Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System - Interim Report

   29 November 2019

   Victorian pharmacists ready to help improve mental health systemThe Pharmacy Guild of Australia welcomes the interim report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.Victorian Branch President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Anthony Tassone said the Royal Commission…

   National, VIC | Media Release | Community Engagement, Resilience, Advocacy

6. Welcome boost in aged care funding

   25 November 2019

   The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the additional aged care funding package announced today, including support for community pharmacists to ensure more medication reviews can occur.

   National | Media Release

7. APP2020 registrations now open & program available!

   12 November 2019

   Registrations are now open for the 2020 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2020)! APP2020 will be held from 19-22 March 2020 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Registrations can be made at appconference.com, and the full…

   National, QLD | Media Release | Training

8. QLD Guild appoints new Branch Director

   11 November 2019

   The Queensland Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has appointed Mr Gerard Benedet as its new Branch Director.

   National, QLD | Media Release | Guild Corporate, Advocacy

9. Neglect of the aged must be addressed

   1 November 2019

   The shocking findings contained in the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety should prompt a fundamental overhaul of the aged care system in Australia.

   National | Media Release

10. 2019 worst flu season on record

    31 October 2019

    As the 2019 influenza season comes to an end, new figures highlight it has been the worst on record.

    National | Media Release