Pharmaceutical Society of Australia in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Community organisation

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6283 4777

Address: Level 1, 17 Denison Street, DEAKIN 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.psa.org.au

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24.01.2022 Following Friday nights announcement of a new temporary expansion of the PBS Continued Dispensing to support Australians affected by the bushfire crisis, the Department of Health has tonight published guidance on how the arrangements will be implemented. PSAs Guidelines for the continued dispensing of eligible prescribed medicines by pharmacists provide support to pharmacists on how to appropriately supply medicines under this initiative. PSA will be publishing an addendum to these guidelines in the coming days to provide further support for pharmacists in assisting patients with continued dispensing arrangements. http://www.pbs.gov.au//20/01/faq-pbs-bushfire-arrangements

23.01.2022 International Womens Day - Celebrating womens achievements in pharmacy. Hannah Loller - The rural health pharmacist. A natural choice to lead... Read more at www.australianpharmacist.com.au/rural-health-pharmacist #IWD2020 #EachforEqual

22.01.2022 Pharmacists will be enforcing Federal Government direction to limit dispensing and sales of prescriptions and certain over the counter medicines for the benefit of all Australians. These limits will apply to classes of medicines for which unavailability would result in significant health impacts for patients should treatment be interrupted or delayed. https://www.psa.org.au/limits-on-dispensing-to-ensure-equi/

22.01.2022 Bushfire smoke can affect peoples health and it is important for everyone to reduce exposure. Protect yourself from bushfire smoke - bit.ly/2MZrh4Q

21.01.2022 International Womens Day - Celebrating womens achievements in pharmacy. Lauren Burton - An early career pharmacist on the move Committed to supporting young leaders... Read more at www.australianpharmacist.com.au/early-career-pharmacist-on- #IWD2020 #EachforEqual

21.01.2022 PSA congratulates three pharmacists recognised in todays Queens Birthday Honours: - William (Bill) Scott (Vic) - Melvyn Blachford (Vic) - Michael Dillon (WA) ... Michael Dillon along with Bill Scott have been honoured as Members of the Order of Australia (AM) with Mr Dillon recognised for significant services to the pharmacy profession, and to the community and Mr Scott recognised for significant service to the pharmacy profession at the state and territory level. PSA National President Associate Professor Chris Freeman said it was great to see pharmacists being recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours particularly after the great work the profession has displayed during the COVID-19 pandemic and bushfires. Bill has is a respected member of the profession and a staunch advocate for community pharmacy, recently including his role as a pivotal panel member for the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation, he said. Michael has also served the pharmacy profession over a number of years having been a partner of Pharmacy 777 since 1968. It is pleasing to see both Bill, a PSA Life Member and Michael, a PSA Fellow recognised for their dedication and commitment to the pharmacy profession and the health of their communities. PSA Life Fellow Melvyn Blachford has also been recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the pharmacy profession, and to jazz music. Melvyn is a former Victorian state facilitator for the Home Medicines Review Program and a former president of the Pharmacy Board of Victoria, said Associate Professor Freeman. Not only has Melvyn been recognised for his devoted years of service to pharmacy but also for his passion as a volunteer for the Australian Jazz Museum as collections manager. I sincerely congratulate all of todays Queens Birthday Honours recipients and thank them for their ongoing service to the pharmacy profession and their local communities. Full media release at https://www.psa.org.au/three-pharmacists-recognised-in-que/

20.01.2022 International Womens Day - Celebrating womens achievements in pharmacy. Dr Fei Sim Early Career Pharmacist of the Year 2019 She has achieved more in nine years than most of us achieve in a lifetime... Read more at www.australianpharmacist.com.au/prolific-pharmacist-ecp #IWD2020 #EachforEqual

18.01.2022 As essential frontline health care workers, pharmacy staff are at risk. They must have timely access to the right type of masks. Pharmacists cant stay home. Having your pharmacist protected, protects you.... www.psa.org.au/coronavirus #ProtectPharmacists #PPEforPharmacists #pharmacistscantstayhome #medicineexperts #pharmacistsatrisk #PPEisnotoptional

16.01.2022 Australian patients are urging others not to delay seeking the care they need for physical and mental health. Compiled by Patient Voice Initiative for the Continuity of Care Collaboration, this video features 10 Australians with an important message: when it comes to your health #DontWaitMate https://vimeo.com/458365748

15.01.2022 PSA welcomes the release of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) international guidelines on the role of #pharmacists regarding novel #coronavirus.

15.01.2022 PSA National President Associate Professor Chris Freeman spoke on ABC Radio NSW Illawarra and South Coast this morning about a new special authority for people in NSW affected by bushfires to help to access their regular prescription medicines. https://player.vimeo.com/video/383452067

15.01.2022 PSAs Medicine Safety: Aged Care report has found medicine safety for our older Australians is a game of Russian roulette. Our most vulnerable are unnecessarily being put at risk every day. Now is the time to do more for older Australians https://www.psa.org.au//working/medicine-safety/aged-care/

14.01.2022 Help Asthma Australia understand if you have experienced asthma symptoms or other health impacts from bushfire smoke. Take the survey now - bit.ly/30njZgX

14.01.2022 International Womens Day - Celebrating womens achievements in pharmacy. Claire OReilly - The mental health researcher. Improving mental health care... Read more at www.australianpharmacist.com.au/the-mental-health-researcher #IWD2020 #EachforEqual

14.01.2022 International Womens Day - Celebrating womens achievements in pharmacy. Megan Tremlett and Sue Carson - Pioneering pharmacists. Forging new roles outside the norm in pharmacy... Read more at www.australianpharmacist.com.au/pioneering-pharmacists #IWD2020 #EachforEqual

13.01.2022 Asthma is a chronic illness that affects the day to day living of millions of Australians every year. As the most accessible health care provider pharmacists are often the first port of call for people suffering from asthma and play an important role in helping patients diagnose and manage the condition. 90% of people make mistakes when using inhalers. Your pharmacist can help you get the best results from your inhaler If you use three or more reliever inhalers in a year,... you are at risk of a severe asthma exacerbation. Check-in with your pharmacist and ask how you can reduce your risk New asthma treatment guidelines are out: check with your pharmacist on how they affect you Every pharmacist can help you use your inhalers better

13.01.2022 PSA welcomes todays Federal Government announcement of significant investment to address the challenges of #medicinessafety in #agedcare, including reducing #chemicalrestraint. The $25.5 million to improve medication management programs to reduce the use of medicines as a chemical restraint on aged care residents and at home will support pharmacists to ensure that more medication reviews can occur. The Governments decision to allow more #medicationreviews to be delivered to a section of our community in dire need of this critical intervention is to be applauded, PSA National President A/Prof Chris Freeman said https://www.psa.org.au/investment-in-medicines-safety-in-a/

13.01.2022 COVID-19 pharmacy layout. Listen to Associate Professor Chris Freeman discuss COVID-19 pharmacy layout with PSA General Manager Policy & Engagement & State Manager QLD, Chris Campbell.

12.01.2022 People in the ACT affected by the bushfire crisis will now be able to access a standard PBS or manufacturers pack quantity of their Prescription Only Medicines (Schedule 4) without a prescription following the issuing of a temporary authority by the ACT Chief Health Officer, a move welcomed by PSA. https://www.psa.org.au/act-joins-nsw/

09.01.2022 The current bushfires across Australia have resulted in an unprecedented demand on pharmacists working in multiple settings, especially in community pharmacy. PSA has been in contact with the Commonwealth Department of Health, the office of the Commonwealth Health Minister, and the Australian Defence Force. PSA will continue to provide advice to these agencies about the requirements on the ground. Read more at www.psa.org.au/bushfire-support/

09.01.2022 PSA welcomes International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) patient safety report released overnight. The publication, which features findings from PSAs Medicine Safety: Take Care report, examines global and national strategies to reduce unnecessary harm caused by medicines. PSA continues to lead change in Australia to ensure pharmacists expertise and skills are accessible and utilised across all care settings to protect patients from medicine-related harm.

09.01.2022 Under a special authority announced last night, NSW pharmacists are now able to supply people affected by the bushfires with standard packs of Prescription Only Medicines (usually 1 month supply) without a prescription when where a pharmacist is satisfied there is an immediate therapeutic need and obtaining a prescription is impractical. Read more at https://www.psa.org.au/landmark-special-authority/

07.01.2022 Patients to benefit with funding to expand pharmacists role PSAs 2020/21 Federal Budget Submission https://psa.org.au/patients-to-benefit-with-funding-to-exp/... "Some people in our community dont get the healthcare they need and deserve. We need to be innovative and use our resources efficiently" Associate Professor Chris Freeman, PSA National President

06.01.2022 Victorian residents affected by the bushfire crisis will now be able to access a standard PBS or manufacturers pack quantity of their Prescription Only Medicines without a prescription following a public health emergency order issued today, a move strongly welcomed by PSA. https://www.psa.org.au/victorian-government-acts-to-ensure/

05.01.2022 Deal done: 7CPA has been signed The 7th Community Pharmacy Agreement which delivers $1.2B ongoing funding for patient-focused pharmacy programs has been signed and will provide greater access to pharmacists and support the safe use of medicines for all Australians. PSA National President Associate Professor Chris Freeman said the 7CPA will deliver increased investment where it is needed most, including for people living in rural, regional and remote areas, and for Aboriginal ...and Torres Strait Islander people. The agreement provides certainty around medication management around medication management programs which would enable pharmacists to help solve the issue of medication-related harm in Australia. Read more: https://www.psa.org.au/7th-community-pharmacy-agreement-to/

04.01.2022 As essential frontline health care workers, pharmacists are at risk. Pharmacists cant stay home. Pharmacists must have timely access to the right type of masks. Having your pharmacist protected, protects you.... www.psa.org.au/coronavirus #ProtectPharmacists #PPEforPharmacists #pharmacistscantstayhome #medicineexperts #pharmacistsatrisk #PPEisnotoptional

03.01.2022 Experts from across the health care sector and the country are in Canberra on Monday for the Medicine Safety Forum. Medicine safety and QUM is Australias 10th National Health Priority Area and a priority for us all. Key issues and potential solutions were identified that will inform the next steps we take to improve the safe use of medicines bit.ly/2RM68yB

03.01.2022 Home medicines services and electronic prescriptions to support isolated and vulnerable Australians during COVID-19 outbreak Pharmacists will be able to better support vulnerable patients following the Federal Governments announcement to fund home medicines services as part of its $2.4 billion COVID-19 health package. PSA National President Associate Professor Chris Freeman welcomed the Governments announcement that $25 million will be allocated to fund home medicines servi...ces which will enable patients to have their PBS prescriptions filled online or remotely, and have their medicines delivered to their home. Read more at www.psa.org.au

02.01.2022 "Australias pharmacists have been working tirelessly during COVID-19. Pharmacists are members of your community. Together we can get through this" PSA President Chris Freeman discusses how Australians can help their pharmacist care for the community during COVID-19. https://vimeo.com/407478582

02.01.2022 During the pandemic, Australians have been delaying or missing out on important healthcare. These health professionals have a message for Australians. When it comes to your healthcare, #dontwaitmate https://vimeo.com/456102427

02.01.2022 International Womens Day - Celebrating womens achievements in pharmacy. Kay Dunkley, Amanda Cross and Roslyn Stewart - PSA Victorian Excellence Award winners 2019. Dedicated members of the profession... Read more at www.australianpharmacist.com.au/leading-victorian-pharmacis #IWD2020 #EachforEqual

02.01.2022 A temporary expansion of the PBS Continued Dispensing covering nearly all PBS medicines will mean Australians affected by the bushfire crisis will be able to access their vital medicines at regular PBS prices without a prescription following, a move strongly welcomed by PSA. Under the temporary change, from Monday 13 January 2020 pharmacists will be able to offer standard quantities of ongoing PBS medicines for the co-payment consumers are used to paying being $6.60 for concession card holders, and up to a maximum of $41.00 for general patients where medicines are supplied without a prescription in an emergency situation. https://www.health.gov.au//affordable-access-to-medicines-

02.01.2022 The 7th Community Pharmacy Agreement provides certainty, stability and flexibility for the pharmacy profession for the next five years. Find out more at www.psa.org.au/7CPA #7CPA

02.01.2022 International Womens Day - Celebrating womens achievements in pharmacy. Ayomide Ogundipe PSAs Intern of the Year 2019 Initiative, commitment to patient-centred care, and leadership... Read more at www.australianpharmacist.com.au/pharmacist-on-the-rise #IWD2020 #EachforEqual