Guild Membership

From advocacy to pharmacy resources, we have what you need

The Guild is a national employers’ organisation with almost 100 years’ experience representing and promoting the value of community pharmacy in the Australian healthcare system.

Established in 1927, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is a membership-based organisation representing the owners of community pharmacies.

The Guild’s mission is to serve the needs and preferences of patients and health consumers across Australia using pharmacy’s unique role in medication management and safety.

A vibrant, dynamic and commercial community pharmacy network is essential for the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

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How does the Guild help your pharmacy?

  • Engaged, enabled and supported team
  • Industry advocacy and insights
  • Business support and viability
  • Other member benefits

Engaged, enabled and supported team

Workplace relations

Workplace relations

Access expert staff and resources for advice and support across critical areas such as employment obligations, work health and safety, commencing and ceasing employment, and guidance to understand legislative changes and workflow implications.

Professional development, education & training

Professional development, education & training

Access complimentary membership with the Australasian College of Pharmacy, the one home for continuing professional development and education for the entire pharmacy industry. The college supports members and the wider industry, including academics, owners, pharmacists, interns, pharmacy assistants or students, throughout their whole pharmacy career.

Network & connect through Guild member events

Network & connect through Guild member events

Connect with other likeminded Pharmacists and Pharmacy owners making a difference in their communities. The Guild offers members discounts and inclusions for a range of local and national events and conferences including the Australian Pharmacy Professional (APP) conference and Pharmacy Connect.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health 

We offer a comprehensive and modern EAP for your pharmacist and pharmacy assistant staff with our partner TELUS Health. In addition to professional counselling and therapy services, your team can access ongoing proactive health advice via a range of interactive digital tools such as a mobile app and website resources.

Industry advocacy and insights

Your voice to Government

Your voice to Government

Our priority is to understand current and future challenges in the community pharmacy so we can represent your needs and concerns, and fight for what matters.

Shaping public opinion

Shaping public opinion

We advocate for you to be able to work to your full scope of practice, while also expanding your practice through initiatives including eHealth and e-prescribing, access and affordability of medicines, vaccination harmonisation and the introduction of mental health services.

Policy development

Policy development

We work with Commonwealth and state governments to ensure community pharmacies are considered front and centre where it matters.  We continue to push for pharmacist to work to full scope and national harmonisation of pharmacy practice to improve equity of access to primary health care for all Australians.

Key insights and up to the minute briefings 

Key insights and up to the minute briefings 

All Guild members receive updates on important updates, PBS pricing and expert industry advice. We endeavour to keep our members informed about the key issues, to enable you to get on with your core business.. Hear directly from your National President and council members in Guild Member webinar briefings, Guild Alerts and regular research and insight reports.

Business support and viability

Business support & member services

Business support & member services

Access customised support from Guild staff to help you reach your pharmacy goals.  This includes Quality Care (QC2020) program support and pharmacy services advice. Our regular webinars and podcasts highlight stories from experienced pharmacists who have implemented new programs and services. Hear from Pharmacy of the Year Award winners and business experts as you transform and grow your own business.

Industry resources

Industry resources

Access valuable member exclusive resources on your MyGuild website portal. These include the annual Rental Report, Buying and Selling Guide and Guild Digest and the quarterly State of the Industry report. In addition, you can contribute to and receive member and patient research supporting the Framework for Change implementation.

Promote your pharmacy on findapharmacy.com.au

Promote your pharmacy on findapharmacy.com.au

Promote your pharmacy services, booking URL links, location, and trading hours information to patients online via our patient-focused website ‘Find a Pharmacy’. Update your pharmacy details including service offerings at any time on your MyGuild website portal.

Guild Corporate Vaccination Program

Guild Corporate Vaccination Program

Generate increased revenue and attract more patients. Corporate clients are recruited by the Guild on your behalf for this opt-in program.  You provide in-pharmacy vaccination services that generate additional revenue and bring patients to you – with no additional training required.

Other member benefits

Blue Light Card logo

Blue Light Card

You and your staff have access to your own free Blue Light Card which provides exclusive discounts. Save money on everything from groceries and fuel, to holidays, technology, and fashion across Australia.

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Page last updated on: 06 June 2024