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Latest News

Pharmacist prescribing could unlock $1 billion in savings; free 10 million GP visits and prevent 30,000 hospitalisations annually

Media Release

09 June 2026

New national modelling identifies pharmacist prescribing as a practical, scalable reform to improve access to care at a time when...

King’s Birthday Honours recipients congratulated by Guild

Media Release

08 June 2026

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia congratulates the outstanding pharmacy professionals recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List.

Everyday conversations key to improving health outcomes for Aussie men

Media Release

01 June 2026

For many Australian men, the local pharmacy is the health service they visit most often, without appointment and outside standard...

New options available, Queenslanders urged to vaccinate before flu season peaks

Media Release

29 May 2026

Queenslanders are being encouraged to book their free flu vaccination now, as winter approaches and with more than 9,000 influenza...

Patients can’t wait – Government must act now on diphtheria vaccination access

Media Release

22 May 2026

The Guild is calling on the Federal government to act quickly to fund critical, lifesaving vaccines as diphtheria cases continue...

Budget investment in community pharmacy welcomed

Media Release

21 May 2026

The Tasmanian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild has welcomed the investment in community pharmacy outlined in today’s Budget.

Australians urged to check diphtheria vaccination status as cases rise nationwide

Media Release

21 May 2026

Australians are being urged to visit a community pharmacy to check their vaccination status for diphtheria, following a significant increase...

Easier access to safe, everyday healthcare unlocked for Territorians

Media Release

12 May 2026

Timely care, closer to home, will be made a reality following the Northern Territory government’s announcement that empowers trained pharmacists...

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Upcoming & Recent Events

2026

MAY

Webinar: Pharmacist Prescribing in the Northern Territory

Event Complete

Join us for a short webinar on pharmacist prescribing and the implementation of full scope of practice in the Northern...

2025

OCT

PGAWA 97th AGM

Event Complete

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2025

FEB

Webinar: Recent Changes to Vaccinations for Pharmacists and Scope of Practice Training

Event Complete

Sam Keitaanpaa, NT Health Chief Pharmacist, will briefly cover the recent changes to vaccination protocols, highlighting the key updates regarding...

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