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Courage and commitment under fire
15 January 2020
It is inspiring to see the frontline health response that community pharmacies have been able to provide during the widespread bushfire emergency.
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Pharmacy of the Year a highlight at APP
15 January 2020
A highlight of the annual Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP) is the announcement of the Guild’s Pharmacy of the Year, a nation-wide competition which recognises excellence in the profession and acknowledges those pharmacies which excel in innovation and adaptability.…
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Taking care of medicines during bushfires
15 January 2020
NPS MedicineWise has released advice to help people take care of their medicines during the bushfire crisis.
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“Why I Love Rural Pharmacy” video competition is back
15 January 2020
The popular “Why I Love Rural Pharmacy” video competition is back and this year has a novel theme – experiences of ‘rural pharmacy first dates’.
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How community pharmacies rose to the bushfire challenge
15 January 2020
As a dedicated community pharmacist, Andrew Topp is astounded and humbled by what he saw his colleagues and pharmacy staff doing beyond the call of duty when the bushfires hit the NSW South Coast.
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Super advice - looking after tomorrow
11 December 2019
About 70 per cent of Australian business owners have less super than their employees.
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Leading Canadian pharmacy innovator at APP2020
11 December 2019
Pharmacist and internationally credentialled organisational coach Barbara Gobis will be a key presenter at the 2020 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition (APP2020).
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Support during busiest time of the year
11 December 2019
The summer holiday period can be the busiest for many community pharmacies, and that equates to it being a highly stressful time of the year for community pharmacists and their staff.
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A pharmacy for the future
11 December 2019
Incorporating a range of initiatives aimed at establishing the pharmacy as a health hub for the future has seen the recently opened Amcal+Life Clinic in Burwood Victoria claim an Australian first for offering a range of clinics for allied health…
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12 days of Christmas at your community pharmacy
11 December 2019
The 12 days of Christmas at your community pharmacy. A breakdown of some of the treatments, services and advice that community pharmacists will help patients with this holiday season.
Page last updated 30 January 2018