Supporting pharmacists to deliver mental health care in Australia will lead to earlier intervention, improved treatment outcomes and a reduction in medication harms.

The Pharmacy Board of Australia announced new work on pharmacist prescribing as NSW moves to initiate a UTI pharmacy prescribing pilot.

Alan Polack helped to shape modern pharmacy education, championing clinical practice and experiential learning before they became the norm.

Dr Nijole Bernaitis MPS has spent almost three decades in pharmacy, in a career spanning hospital and community settings, ownership, accreditation and a PhD.

Congratulations PSA Pharmacist of the Year Faye McMillan MPS for her appointment as Professor of Indigenous Health at UTS.

Paul Sinclair MPS has become the first Australia International Pharmaceutical Federation President, his duties starting early this month.