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Revolutionising Healthcare: Perspectives from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia on Scope of Practice Review

As the healthcare landscape undergoes a paradigm shift, the 'Unleashing the Potential of Our Workforce – Scope of Practice Review' otherwise known as the Cormack Review, takes centre stage. In thi...

Pharmacy's Response to the 2023 Intergenerational Report: A Path to Improved Healthcare

The release of the 2023 Intergenerational Report by the Australian government has sparked significant discussion within the healthcare sector. This report, which projects an increase in healthcare ...

Additional $20 Payment for Community Pharmacies from the Victorian Government

It is already known that the Pharmacy UTI Pilot will benefit the community. But, did you know that pharmacies will also receive incentives when they render this Pilot service? The Pharmacy Guil...

Community Pharmacies Open Longer on Weekends, More Care for Patients in NT

The Northern Territory Government paved more ways for patients across the Territory to receive medical care from community pharmacists. These steps include the provision of more vaccinations an...

More Vaccines, More Victorian Pharmacist Vaccinators Needed

In the first week of October, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia welcomed the Andrews Labor Government and the Victorian Department of Health's decision to allow pharmacist immunisers to administer...

UTI Pharmacy Pilot is Now Permanent in Queensland

Last September 30, 2022, was a historic day for Australians residing in Queensland, especially for women’s healthcare, as the UTI Pharmacy Pilot was finally made permanent. This means that star...

Community Pharmacies’ Role in Vaccinating Australians

It has been more than two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and community pharmacies continue to play a big role in helping every Australian become vaccinated and protected from th...