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Who Are South Australia's Award-Winning Pharmacists of 2022?
On April 1, 2022, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) SA Pharmacy Award conference was held in Adelaide. At this conference, five outstanding pharmacists were recognised. These phar...
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Qualified Pharmacists Can Now Immigrate to Australia Following Rule Changes
Pharmacists outside Australia can now begin a rewarding career in the country with prospects of permanent residence after three years of practice. Depending on the country of origin, candidates ...
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Pharmacists may not be involved in vaccine roll-out until June
It’s all hands on deck as vaccinations continue across Australia. However, the roll-out seems to be far behind its schedule, having vaccinated only 500,000 instead of the projected 4 million. Ph...
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The Fair Work Commission extends pandemic leave provisions
Pharmacy staff who have been forced to isolate post-Covid-19 exposure can now receive unpaid pandemic leave. This comes after the Fair Work Commission extended provisions in Schedule X of the Ph...
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CSOs Should Distribute COVAX, says the Guild
The Health Minister, Greg Hunt, outlined plans last year to distribute the COVAX vaccine across Australia. According to him, it is “one of the largest logistical exercises in Australian history.”...
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Are you eligible to claim the Intern Incentive Allowance for Rural Pharmacies?
The Intern Incentive Allowance for Rural Pharmacies (IIARP) is part of a series of programs aimed at strengthening the medical workforce in rural and remote areas in Australia. It provides financi...
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