Pharmacy Connect Conference Convenor, Kos Sclavos AM today announced that Olympian, Peter Bol, is set to inspire this year’s conference delegates with his remarkable story from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Peter is a middle-distance runner who has represented Australia in the 800 metres at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Mr Sclavos said that Peter’s presentation ‘Running towards greatness – unleashing potential with Olympian Peter Bol’ will take pharmacists on an inspiring journey to understand the value of embracing ..read more

Today, Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Professor Trent Twomey encouraged anyone wishing tonominate an outstanding pharmacy assistant for The Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant ofthe Year Award (PATY) to do so soon, as third-party nominations close 10 May. PATY, now in its 18th year, is the premier award for Australian pharmacy assistants, recognising and celebrating the ‘best of the best’ in community pharmacy. Professor Twomey said he encourages all pharmacy owners, pharmacy managers and pharmacists to nominate a pharmacy assistant colleague who deserve ..read more

Pharmacy Connect Convenor Kos Sclavos AM announced today that early bird registration for this year’s Pharmacy Connect are now open. “We’ve got some great incentives for getting tickets to Pharmacy Connect 2024,” said Mr Sclavos, “those who take advantage of the early bird pricing will save $100 off their ticket price.” “I know September seems a long way off, but savings available through early bird registration will only be available for a very limited time,” said Mr Sclavos. “I would hate for anyone to miss out!” Pharmacy Connect will take place at the Hyatt Regency Sydney from 5-7 September ..read more

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY), the premier award for Australian Pharmacy Assistants. The award, now in its 18th year recognises pharmacy assistants by awarding them for their skills, knowledge, leadership and customer service over a 12-month period. Pharmacy assistants can either nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party which includes an employer, a colleague, customer, or an industry representative. Nominations by a third party close on May 10 with self-nominations closing a week later on the 17th. The National winner will be anno ..read more

More than 1,300 pharmacy owners, pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, students and industry representatives gathered at Hyatt Regency Sydney last week to discuss the future of pharmacy and to embrace the conference theme ‘make every connection matter’. The national conference was officially opened by the Premier of New South Wales, the honourable Chris Minns at Thursday evening’s Welcome Reception. The Premier welcomed delegates to New South Wales and used the opportunity to formally announce the New South Wales Government’s commitment to implement a Full Scope of Practice Pilot mirroring th ..read more

The Pharmacy Guild New South Wales Branch President, David Heffernan is proud to announce that the Premier of New South Wales, the Honourable Chris Minns will officially open this year’s Pharmacy Connect conference in Sydney on Thursday 31 August. The Premier will officially open the Welcome Reception and address the hundreds of delegates registered to attend this year’s event. Hosted by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Pharmacy Connect is an annual conference held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney from Thursday 31 August – Saturday 2 September 2023. Branch President, David Heffernan said it is an h ..read more

Kos Sclavos AM Pharmacy Connect Convenor It’s that time of year again, when as Conference Convenor, I have been asked to select my top 12 ‘must attend’ session for the upcoming Pharmacy Connect conference. 2023 has seen some major challenges thrown at community pharmacy, none more so than 60-day dispensing. But while 60-day dispensing is a major concern for our industry, Pharmacy Connect is about ensuring we continue to explore new opportunities, and there is no bigger opportunity than pharmacist practising at full scope. In addition to full scope content, other opportunities available to phar ..read more

More than 1,300 pharmacy owners, pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, students and industry representatives gathered at Hyatt Regency Sydney last week to discuss the future of pharmacy and to embrace the conference theme ‘make every connection matter’. The national conference was officially opened by the Premier of New South Wales, the honourable Chris Minns at Thursday evening’s Welcome Reception. The Premier welcomed delegates to New South Wales and used the opportunity to formally announce the New South Wales Government’s commitment to implement a Full Scope of Practice Pilot mirroring th ..read more

The Pharmacy Guild New South Wales Branch President, David Heffernan is proud to announce that the Premier of New South Wales, the Honourable Chris Minns will officially open this year’s Pharmacy Connect conference in Sydney on Thursday 31 August. The Premier will officially open the Welcome Reception and address the hundreds of delegates registered to attend this year’s event. Hosted by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Pharmacy Connect is an annual conference held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney from Thursday 31 August – Saturday 2 September 2023. Branch President, David Heffernan said it is an h ..read more

Kos Sclavos AM Pharmacy Connect Convenor It’s that time of year again, when as Conference Convenor, I have been asked to select my top 12 ‘must attend’ session for the upcoming Pharmacy Connect conference. 2023 has seen some major challenges thrown at community pharmacy, none more so than 60-day dispensing. But while 60-day dispensing is a major concern for our industry, Pharmacy Connect is about ensuring we continue to explore new opportunities, and there is no bigger opportunity than pharmacist practising at full scope. In addition to full scope content, other opportunities available to phar ..read more