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 | 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.
Rx Roundup | 05 Aug 2024
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LGBTQ+ Health, Vape Reforms and Mental Health Awareness: The Pharmacy Connect Student Summit Program is here!
The Pharmacy Connect Student Summit 2024 is back this September at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney!
NAPSA Update: AGM Election Results, Brisbane Congress and Placement Poverty Campaigning
July has been a massive month for NAPSA! Only a few weeks ago the new NAPSA Board of Executive Directors was elected with Sebastian Harper from Griffith University succeeding Bano Serhan as National President.
Managing GORD: The Vital Role of Pharmacists
There has recently been a significant shift in the awareness and management of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), leading to increased accessibility to effective treatments.
This winter, take care of your mental health
You know you have good mental health when you can cope with the stressors of your daily life, participate in relationships with friends and family, contribute to the community, and work towards your goals.
