Nominations are now open for Australia’s premier pharmacy assistant competition, The 2016 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY)! PATY recognises and celebrates the role played by pharmacy assistants on the frontline of health care as well as providing an opportunity for pharmacy assistants to showcase their skills, knowledge and experience. … Read more
“One customer well taken care of could be more valuable than $10,000 worth of advertising.” – Jim Rohn I believe the above quote says it all! After working in pharmacy for an extended period of time I have been able to see the advances in advertising and witness which types work best for our local … Read more
Firstly, Happy New Year and congratulations on surviving the Christmas rush – our craziest, busiest time of the year. You have, no doubt, set yourself a few personal New Year’s resolutions and they are now in full swing: Lose weight Detox Improve fitness levels Eat less chocolate Stress less…………just to list a few! So, why … Read more
The 2015 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year is the passionate Erin Pavy from the ACT. She wowed the judges with her compassion, knowledge and drive to help her customers. Erin has made PATY history as the first National Winner from the ACT, and she couldn’t be prouder! We caught up with … Read more
I joined more than 350 delegates from around Australia at QT Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise last week for the 17th Annual Pharmacy Assistant National Conference. The conference opened with the Welcome Reception in the trade exhibition. We were able to view the trade exhibits, catch up with old friends and introduce ourselves to PAs … Read more
Once again, it was tough for the PATY judges to choose a State Winner for, because there are so many amazing pharmacy assistants nominated. This year, the bright and bubbly, Julie Warhurst from Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse Cannon Hill was chosen to represent Queensland at the National Competition next month. We got in touch with … Read more
The PA Conference offers a wide range of educational sessions to give you practical knowledge you can take back to the pharmacy. Learn about managing minor burns, promoting your in-store services, foot care for diabetics and so much more! But, aside from these sessions, what else makes the PA Conference a must-attend event on the … Read more
Brett Hackett from Calanna Pharmacy Woree is the September Student of the month! Congratulations! Chosen by his Trainer and Assessor, Jane Larter, who has been happy to see that Brett is always prepared and eager to complete his training during his monthly appointments. Brett has been in pharmacy for the past seven years and has … Read more
Congratulations to the Queensland Pharmacy Assistant of the Year, Julie Warhurst from Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse Cannon Hill. Julie impressed the judges with her knowledge, and compassion for her customers. Julie has been a pharmacy assistant for 31 years and considers being the Queensland Winner the biggest achievement of her career. “I really believe in … Read more
This year, more than 450 pharmacy assistants were recognised for their outstanding contribution to their pharmacy! We’re excited with this new record for Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY) nominations. We are proud to say that 33% of those nominees are from Queensland, more than any other State or Territory. Well done to the nominated … Read more