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1. RACGP misguided and ill-informed on flu vax

   21 May 2019

   Criticism by doctors of the Tasmanian Government’s Winter Demand Management Plan 2019, under which pharmacists will be able to administer flu vaccinations to children from the age of 10, were misguided and ill-informed the Tasmanian President of the Pharmacy Guild…

   National, TAS | Media Release

2. Community Pharmacy Welcomes Mental Health Royal Commission

   1 March 2019

   The Victorian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia welcomes the announcement made by the Victorian Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley of the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The Pharmacy Guild Victorian…

   VIC | Media Release | Community Engagement, Leadership, Advocacy, Clinical

3. Extreme Heat Alert

   25 January 2019

   Extreme Heat Alert for Victoria issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.

   VIC | Guild Alert | Community Engagement

4. Vic rural doctor shortage highlights need for pharmacists to utilise full scope of practice

   14 January 2019

   Reports of a shortage of general practitioners in Ballarat, Victoria, highlight the need to ensure community pharmacists are given the ability to operate to their full scope of practice to relieve pressure on doctors and ensure better health outcomes for…

   National, VIC | Media Release | Advocacy

5. Member-proprietor only

   From Anthony Tasssone - VPA Guidance

   20 December 2018

   Last week, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) released guidance documents on pharmacy business commercial arrangements which are available from their website.The objective of these guidance resources is to assist pharmacists to check that their business arrangements are compliant with the…

   VIC

6. Member-proprietor only

   Anthony's desk - VPA Guidance

   19 December 2018

   Last week, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) released guidance documents on pharmacy business commercial arrangements which are available from their website. The objective of these guidance resources is to assist pharmacists to check that their business arrangements are compliant with…

   VIC

7. Festive season trading hours

   17 December 2018

   Please note that the Victorian Branch will be closed from 4pm Friday 21 December through 9am Wednesday 2nd January inclusive.For urgent/emergency enquiries during this period, please contact Victorian Branch President, Anthony Tassone on 0498 999 776 or Victorian Branch General…

   VIC

8. Immunisation Training

   15 December 2018

   Courses are filling fast - don't miss out - book online now - Visit the Guild Training Victoria website at https://www.pharmacyguild.edu.au

   VIC | Training

9. Guild Welcomes Andrews Labor Government’s Cabinet

   29 November 2018

   The Victorian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild welcomes the new cabinet announced by the Premier Daniel Andrew’s earlier today. Following the announcement, Jenny Mikakos will take on the vital role of Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services succeeding…

   National, VIC

10. Community Pharmacy welcomes mental health Royal Commission

    25 October 2018

    The Victorian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia welcomes today’s announcement that a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will hold a Royal Commission into mental health.The Royal Commission will be the first of its kind in Australia, and will address…

    VIC | Media Release | Community Engagement, Leadership, Guild Corporate, Advocacy