Trust in pharmacists taken to new heights this World Pharmacists Day

In the lead up to World Pharmacists Day (WPD) on 25 September, pharmacists share how they rose to the occasion throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining increased recognition along the way. 

Victoria’s leading pharmacists recognised

Five outstanding pharmacists were honoured for their commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice at the 2024 Victorian Excellence Awards.

Long-term locum from Laos

Indie-Phet Nguyen MPS studied by candlelight to finish school. The locum pharmacist came to Australia on a Columbo Plan scholarship in 1975.

Community pharmacy’s role in the quality use of medicines

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's (PSA) Pharmacists in 2023 report indicates that empowering community pharmacists will help to prevent medicines misadventure.  This second action point in the...

Dr Esa Chen MPS is starting important conversations

‘I want to live in a fair society where everyone gets the opportunity to bring their full selves [to work],' says Dr Esa Chen MPS.

Piecing together a fragmented health system

Collaboration with Primary Health Networks can unlock new pathways for pharmacists and help to address Australia’s primary healthcare crisis.