Welcome to Rx Roundup, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's quarterly student newsletter.
As a student member of the Guild, you have exclusive access to the latest pharmacy industry news, conferences and competitions.
Check out the latest stories below.
Rx Roundup | 27 Feb 2025
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APP2025 Early Career Pharmacist Workshop: Navigating Your Path to Success
Are you a pharmacy student, intern or early career pharmacist wondering what path to take in your pharmacy career? Then get yourself to the Australian Pharmacy Professional (APP) Conference this March.
NAPSA update: Kicking off 2025 with Congress, advocacy, and a bold vision for the future
2025 is already proving to be a big year for both NAPSA and the profession. Our national team has just returned from NAPSA Congress 2025 at the University of Queensland, where nearly 250 pharmacy students from across Australia and New Zealand gathered for the event of the year
In Case You Missed NAPSA Congress 2025: Key Takeaways from the ‘Save a Life: Take Home Naloxone Program’ and 'Building Pro Prescribers' Presentations
During NAPSA Congress week, the Australasian College of Pharmacy (the College) had the privilege of delivering two engaging workshops to enthusiastic students at the University of Queensland.
Professional and personal sustainability as a pharmacy student
During NAPSA Congress week, the Australasian College of Pharmacy (the College) had the privilege of delivering two engaging workshops to enthusiastic students at the University of Queensland.
Understanding QCPP for Pharmacy Students
The Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP) is an important part of community pharmacy practices in Australia. However, as a pharmacy student you may not be fully aware of its purpose and significance.
Rx Roundup | 28 Nov 2024
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New qualification elevates pharmacy profession
After many years of advocacy by the Guild, the Federal Government has endorsed the ability for pharmacists to use the title Doctor of Pharmacy.
NAPSA Updates: Advocating for Students, Celebrating Success, and Preparing for Congress 2025
Since the last Rx Roundup, the work at NAPSA of delivering for our members has only picked up in pace.
Scholarship schemes open for Indigenous and rural Australian pharmacy students!
Are you a pharmacy student looking for financial support to help achieve your goals? Two scholarship schemes designed to support Indigenous and rural students in Australia are now accepting applications!
Don’t miss your chance to attend APP2025 for free!
For the first time in its history, the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2025) is offering pharmacy students free full registration!
5 things you didn’t know about the College Intern Training Program
It’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and nerves when making the leap from being a pharmacy student. To alleviate some of those nerves, we wanted to share some interesting parts of the College Intern Training Program (ITP) which you might not know about.
Thriving, not just surviving, as a pharmacy student
As 2024 comes to a close, congratulations on being one step closer to your career as a pharmacist!
Community pharmacy leads nation-wide transformation of women’s health services
Australian women in every state and territory can now access treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections at a community pharmacy, without a prescription.
Democracy supports community pharmacy doing more
The Guild congratulated the Queensland Liberal National Party on winning government and the ACT Labor Green Coalition on holding office in their respective October elections.
Community pharmacy the only frontline health care in 332 rural towns: Rural Health Month
November is Rural Health Month, a time for healthcare professionals across Australia to come together to celebrate rural health.
Navigating your career in pharmacy
One of the most valuable things for anybody starting out in their career is being able to learn from those who have gone before you, mentors who understand your journey.
