Forefront

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

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Forefront | 10 Apr 2024

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New flu campaign after worst start on record

The Pharmacy Guild has launched its new flu campaign following the worst March quarter in flu cases on record, and the season hasn’t even begun.

Queensland leads nation on scope

The Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland branch says it’s extending its lead in the nation when it comes to pharmacists working to their full scope of practice.

Patient-signed PBS prescriptions will not return

The requirement for a patient to provide written acknowledgement (e.g. a signature) of receipt of a pharmaceutical benefit has been permanently repealed from PBS legislation.

Big opportunities for pharmacies: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says there are big opportunities for pharmacies going into the future.

Wages and employment trends webinar tonight

There’s still time to register for the Guild’s Pharmacy Business Career Network (PBCN) webinar tonight.

Outstanding Community Pharmacist Award

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Outstanding Community Pharmacist Award by the Australian Patients Association (APA).

New report on pharmacy workforce

The Pharmacy Guild’s Workforce Capability Project has just released its latest report for members’ reading.

New benefit for members

The Pharmacy Guild has secured a new benefit for members and their staff, and what’s more, it’s free!

Forefront | 20 Mar 2024

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Agreement breakthrough in 8CPA

After six months of solid negotiations, The Pharmacy Guild has reached an historic Heads of Agreement in March with the Albanese Labor Government to secure Australia’s 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA).

Australasian Pharmacy launched at APP 2024

The Pharmacy Guilds of both Australia and New Zealand have launched a new communications channel called Australasian Pharmacy.

Close the Gap campaign report launches today

A new Close the Gap Campaign Report 2024 launched today by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Capital Chemist Southlands named 2024 Guild Pharmacy of the Year

Capital Chemist Southlands in the ACT has been named as the 2024 Care Pharmaceuticals Guild Pharmacy of the Year.  Announced at last week’s APP Conference on the Gold Coast, the award celebrates the pharmacy's outstanding service and dedication to their patients.

Rural Pharmacy Forum a full-house success

This year’s Rural Pharmacy Forum, held on Thursday 14 March at APP Conference on the Gold Coase was themed ‘adapting to a changing landscape.’

Onsite quality assessments to return to pharmacies

The Guild’s Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP) onsite assessments of community pharmacies is making a return after a four year pause.

Scope trial goes from strength to strength

The scope of practice trial in New South Wales has reached a milestone of seeing 12,000 treatments delivered.

That’s a wrap – APP over for another year

As APP2024 has drawn to a close for another year, APP Chairman Kos Sclavos AM has said feedback from attendees has shown this year’s event was yet another roaring success.

Reimagined Cultural Engagement Forum

For APP2024, the previous Indigenous Wellness Forum was reimagined into the inaugural Cultural Engagement Forum and held on Saturday 16 March.

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