PA News The February Student of the Month is Christina Spampinato from Sadleirs pharmacy in Ingham. “Christina is a dedicated student, and this shows in her exceptional written and verbal assessments. She is a great asset to her pharmacy!” Guild Trainer/Assessor, Sharyn McErlean who nominated Christina had this to say: “Christina is a dedicated student, and this … Read more
Pharmacy Practice Officer Katy Duldig visited Kelvin Grove Pharmacy in Brisbane this month to meet with her student, Janaya Webier. Katy had this to say about her visit: “Janaya is currently completing her Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (SIR30112) and is doing a great job! Today we had a great discussion about treating gastro-intestinal problems … Read more
The February Boss of the Month is Campbell Gardon, Owner/Pharmacist from Pharmacy Central Bargara, Bundaberg. Campbell has been nominated by Guild Trainer/Assessor, Linden Pirrone, who had the following to say: “I was inundated with comments from the staff at Pharmacy Central Bargara who all wanted to contribute to my nomination and express their gratitude for … Read more
Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition will again welcome back retail consultant and strategist Malcolm Scrymgeour, Director of Zumo Retail as a speaker for 2017. Malcolm Scrymgeour has forged a formidable reputation as a retail management consultant, working in senior executive marketing and merchandising roles for global brands such as Cadbury, Cocoa-Cola, Shell and … Read more
Jessica Sepel is a Health Blogger, Nutritionist and Wellness Coash. Gone a bit too hard over the festive season? This elixir will get you back on track. Photo: JSHealth The silly season can be a tough time for our digestive system – leaving us feeling sluggish, bloated and tired! Try making this Immunity Gut Booster … Read more
Guild Trainer/ Assessor, Eloise Tombs wasted no time in getting back on the road, visiting pharmacies and students all over Queensland. Her recent trip took her to Thursday Island where she met the team from Thursday Island Pharmacy. Thursday Island pharmacy is the only one on the island and also services the outer islands of … Read more
The January Boss of the Month is Michelle McLean, Retail Manager from Coomera City Amcal, Upper Coomera. Michelle has been nominated by her colleague, Krysta who had the following to say… “Michelle is a very dedicated, and hard working retail manager.” “Myself and the other staff are always a priority for Michelle, and there is … Read more
The January Student of the Month is Lynda McCarthy from New Market Discount Drug Store in Brisbane. “Lynda who is originally from Ireland, is a very enthusiastic student and is very motivated to learn about Australia’s rules and regulations as part of her training.” Guild Trainer/Assessor, Linden Pirrone, who nominated Lynda had this to say: … Read more
Purple Day is a grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26, people from around the globe are asked to wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy. During their lifetime, 10% of the population will have a seizure, while 3-4% will be diagnosed with epilepsy. In Australia, approximately a quarter … Read more
By Sharyn McErlean, Guild Trainer/Assessor With Queensland summer in full swing and the increasingly frequent blistering heatwave, are you prepared to answer questions regarding hydration and dehydration from customers? Did you know, the average adult should drink at least two to three litres of water per day, which equates to eight glasses? (Gunnars, 2015) It’s … Read more