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Forefront

From July 2025, your regular Forefront eNewsletter will take on a fresh new look and feel, aligned with Australasian Pharmacy magazine, the official journal of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand.

Forefront is a monthly e-newsletter from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

Subscription to Forefront is free and – while content is produced with Guild members in mind as the primary audience – open to anyone interested in news and current events relating to community pharmacy in Australia.

Just as community pharmacists are at the forefront of primary health care in the Australian community, Forefront aims to provide up-to-date, relevant and valuable content to subscribers.

Subscribers will receive monthly email summaries that link to more in-depth content on the Guild website. These summaries aim to provide a quick and convenient snapshot of news, which provides value to the reader even if they do not have time to view the expanded content.

Forefront | 18 Jun 2025

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Reimagined awards for Australia’s best in community pharmacy

A refreshed and reimagined Guild Community Pharmacy Award (GCPA) program opens today!

Pharmacists celebrated in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

Each year, the King’s Birthday Honours recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of incredible Australians. This year, a former Pharmacy Guild Branch President was among those honoured, along with other inspiring pharmacists from across the country.

Insights from World Pharmacy Council

Pharmacists from around the world came together in Singapore for the World Pharmacy Council’s annual Pharmintercom conference, focusing on how pharmacists the world over are Innovating and Advocating for Person-Centred pharmacy.

“She’ll be right, mate” and other men’s health phallus-ies

For community pharmacist and Guild member Brad Butt, men’s health issues have been a career-defining focus.

State of the nation: Scope across Australia

Across Australia, State and Territory governments are answering the call for an expanded scope of practice in community pharmacy.

Privacy is everyone’s business – make it yours

Protecting patients’ privacy is paramount; every day of the year. Privacy Awareness Week, held annually from 16-22 June, is yet another time to focus on privacy issues and the importance of protecting personal information.

12.8 million COVID-19 vaccinations and counting: Helping patients stay protected this winter

This month marks the anniversary of Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccination in community pharmacy. Given at Foote’s Pharmacy in Boonah, QLD on 7 June 2021, it was the first of more than 12.8 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date.

Nominations open for national health awards

Nominations are now open for two national awards programs recognising excellence in patient care and rural health.

Do you know someone who deserves to be named Australian of the Year?

The 2025 Australian of the Year Awards are searching for everyday Australians making an extraordinary impact—and your nomination could change someone’s life.

Australia needs a new approach to boost bowel cancer screening

The 2025 Australian of the Year Awards are searching for everyday Australians making an extraordinary impact—and your nomination could change someone’s life.

World Continence Week: Starting the conversation

Incontinence affects millions of Australians, yet many delay seeking help. This World Continence Week (17-23 June), pharmacists are encouraged to start the conversation, offer support, and guide patients to appropriate care and resources.

Forefront | 14 May 2025

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The new face of Forefront is coming soon

Forefront is changing – but our commitment to bringing the latest pharmacy industry news to you will stay the same.

Newly elected Albanese government promises to deliver on historic health reform

Following a decisive election result and a strengthened majority for Labor, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia looks forward to continuing its work with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and re-appointed Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP.

NSW community pharmacists can now vaccinate younger children

Children as young as two can now receive flu vaccinations at community pharmacies across New South Wales, following a change to the NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards.

Victorians face uncertainty as community pharmacy scope pilot ends

Pharmacies across Victoria continue to deliver convenient, local, and affordable care through the Victorian Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot – but with the program set to end on 30 June, many are left wondering what will become of these vital care systems.

Accessible, affordable pharmacy care front and centre at Tassie Agfest

Agfest is Tasmania’s premier annual outdoor event attracting over 60,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors over three days in May. This year, for the first time, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Tasmanian Branch joined the fun to connect with patients and pharmacists across the state.

Fair Work Commission's findings on gender-based undervaluation in pharmacies

Last month, the Fair Work Commission handed down its findings on gender-based undervaluation in the care and community sector including changes to the Pharmacy Industry Award 2020.

Cardiovascular drugs top dispensing list: New Guild Member report

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s latest State of the Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview of community pharmacy performance across key indicators including employment, retail turnover, and dispensing volumes, with analysis at both state and national levels.

Bringing heart health to community pharmacy

This year’s Heart Week finds many Australians taken too soon by the ‘silent killer’ of heart disease – but with accessible pharmacy services including blood pressure checks and medication management, more people can get the help they need when and where they need it.

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