Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
A/Prof Fei Sim and Prof Mark Naunton[/caption]
Clinical features 
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) recently launched the PSA Standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Pharmacists, marking a new era for the accreditation of CPD activities for the pharmacy profession.
The launch of the PSA Standards follows the retirement of the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) Accreditation Standards for CPD Activities on 31 December 2025. Developed through extensive consultation with the profession, the PSA Standards provide a contemporary framework to guide the quality and educational integrity of continuing professional development activities for pharmacists.
With the commencement of these Standards, CPD providers can apply for accreditation under the PSA Accredited CPD framework.
All supporting materials, including application forms and the PSA Accredited CPD Provider Handbook, will be available on the PSA website from 5 January 2026.
PSA acknowledges and thanks the individuals and organisations who contributed feedback during the consultation process and looks forward to supporting providers in delivering high-quality education for pharmacists.
PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS reflected on the process of developing the Standards, acknowledging the work of all involved, including the individuals and organisations who provided feedback during the consultation period.
“The approval of the PSA standards for CPD for pharmacists marks a significant milestone in PSA’s already rich history in upholding quality education standards, now spanning decades,” she said.
“We know our education and continuing professional development are core values for our members. I want to assure you that these standards will give pharmacists the confidence that the CPD they access is of high quality.
“I sincerely thank everyone who participated in the consultation process. It is an incredible achievement to be sharing this news only 5 months after announcing PSA’s intent to publish these education standards.”
To view the Standards or enquire about the accreditation process, please visit https://www.psa.org.au/cpd/
