The Pharmacy Guild of Australia

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Supporting our community pharmacy members to keep their communities healthy by providing convenient, accesible primary healthcare. Please respect other users.

The Pharmacy Guild’s page is a place to connect with our members, pharmacy staff and other organisations with similar interests. Our ultimate goal is to serve the interests of our members and to support community pharmacy in its role delivering quality health outcomes for all Australians. The Guild also seeks to enhance the role of the current well-distributed network of community pharmac

ies as providers of primary health care, through the optimum therapeutic use of medicines and related health care services. We have established the following guidelines to help make the page a friendly and supportive environment for those to continue to discuss the role of pharmacy in Australia and expanded services they can provide in the future. These guidelines apply to anyone who chooses to use ‘The Pharmacy Guild’ page. By using this page and posting a comment or other content, you agree to these terms. The Pharmacy Guild reserves the right to remove, edit, or otherwise modify any posting that does not adhere to these guidelines.

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16/06/2026

Consultations with specially trained community pharmacists happen in a private consult room, ensuring an appropriate clinical environment ✅

16/06/2026

Find out why strong documentation matters in pharmacist consultations and how it supports patient safety and continuity of care in the latest episode of by Australasian Pharmacy

15/06/2026

Almost 6 months ago, on 1 January 2026, the Anthony Albanese Government lowered the maximum out-of-pocket cost of PBS medicines from $31.60 to $25, the lowest price in 20 years.

The effects have been immediately noticeable, with patients saving $72,617,196 since the start of the year 💰

Pharmacy Guild National President - Trent Twomey Mark Butler MP Emma McBride MP

Webinar: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice in Community PharmacyCommunity pharmacists play a key role in delivering safe, inclus...
14/06/2026

Webinar: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice in Community Pharmacy
Community pharmacists play a key role in delivering safe, inclusive care for every patient. Join the Guild for this practical webinar with Dr Oliver Alexander from ACON’s Pride Inclusion Program.

You’ll gain insights to:
✅ Better understand LGBTQ+ communities and their health needs
✅ Build confidence in inclusive, patient-centred care
✅ Create culturally safe environments in your community pharmacy

🗓 24 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm (AEST)
👉 Register now: https://loom.ly/FXTWTko

Your member-exclusive flu vaccination assets are ready to download in myGuild 🚨
13/06/2026

Your member-exclusive flu vaccination assets are ready to download in myGuild 🚨

💡Member Benefits Weekly Spotlight - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Support when it matters most 💙Your Guild membership...
12/06/2026

💡Member Benefits Weekly Spotlight - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Support when it matters most 💙
Your Guild membership gives you and your team access to free, confidential support for life’s ups and downs.
✔️ Counselling
✔️ Wellbeing tools
✔️ Personal & work support
Because you don’t have to do it alone.
🔗 Learn more: https://loom.ly/KZIWXQo

Contact your local Guild branch to renew your membership today!

11/06/2026

In case you missed it, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch President Chris Owen's interview with ABC Brisbane highlights how pharmacist prescribing can help achieve better health outcomes for patients ✅

According to a new report by HTANALYSTS, pharmacist prescribing will free up 10 million GP visits and save our health system an estimated $10 billion every year.

⏰Last chance to register for tonight's Member-only webinarJoin us for an exclusive Member webinar unpacking the Federal ...
11/06/2026

⏰Last chance to register for tonight's Member-only webinar

Join us for an exclusive Member webinar unpacking the Federal Budget and upcoming dispense remuneration changes.

Hear from Norman Thurecht (Pitcher Partners), alongside National President Professor Trent Twomey and Health Economics and Policy Chair Anthony Tassone, as they break down what the latest updates mean for community pharmacy, your practice and your patients.

📅 Tonight, Thursday 11 June
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
🔗 Register here: https://loom.ly/aP9zAhI

Don’t miss this important update - see you online.

11/06/2026

Clear clinical notes help the next pharmacist understand exactly what happened, why decisions were made, and how to continue the patient’s care 💡

Find out why strong documentation matters in pharmacist consultations and how it supports patient safety and continuity of care in the latest episode of by Australasian Pharmacy.

10/06/2026

Pharmacist prescribing will free up 10 million GP visits and save our health system an estimated $1 billion every year, according to a new report by HTANALYSTS ✅

Following the new report, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch President Chris Owen discussed how pharmacist prescribing will help patients on ABC Brisbane.

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