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Flu cases underscore the need for Queenslanders to get influenza vaccination

Media Release

11 April 2025

A massive increase in the number of influenza cases across Australia demonstrates the importance of Queenslanders getting their free flu...

Community pharmacy the most accessible healthcare destination for families

Media Release

07 April 2025

This year’s World Health Day, celebrating maternal and child health, is an opportunity to recognise community pharmacy’s role in ensuring...

Guild calls for free flu vaccination program in community pharmacies

Media Release

07 April 2025

With around double the number of flu cases already recorded in Victoria compared to the same time last year, The...

Two Weeks Left to Nominate a Pharmacy Assistant for PATY 2025

Media Release

04 April 2025

With just two weeks remaining, time is running out to nominate an outstanding pharmacy assistant for the 2025 Pharmacy Guild...

Protect your staff this flu season

Media Release

03 April 2025

Employers and business owners are being urged to take steps to protect their teams as the flu season gets closer....

Pharmacy Connect 2025: Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Media Release

01 April 2025

Pharmacy Connect Convenor Kos Sclavos AM has today announced that Early Bird registration for Pharmacy Connect 2025 is now open.

Political parties commit to reducing the cost of medicine

Media Release

28 March 2025

Both major parties have confirmed that they will reduce the cost of medicine as a federal election is confirmed for...

Budget makes 400,000 scripts cheaper every week for Australians

Media Release

25 March 2025

Tonight’s Federal Budget delivers on the Prime Minister’s commitment to deliver cheaper medicines to more than 20 million Australians and...

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Upcoming & Recent Events

2025

FEB

Webinar: Recent Changes to Vaccinations for Pharmacists and Scope of Practice Training

Event Complete

Sam Keitaanpaa, NT Health Chief Pharmacist, will briefly cover the recent changes to vaccination protocols, highlighting the key updates regarding...

2025

FEB

Employee Essentials - February 2024 EOI

Event Complete

Pharmacy owners, managers, bookkeepers and staff responsible for rostering and payroll in a National System pharmacy are invited to join...

2024

DEC

PBCN Webinar - Pharmacy Rental and Leasing Essentials

Event Complete

Focusing on pharmacy management and ownership, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Pharmacy Business and Career Network (PBCN) supports the improvement...

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