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
Allergies are a very common problem presenting in pharmacy at this time of year. Most people with allergies experience mild symptoms, but for some, the symptoms can be life threatening. Fortunately, effective prevention and treatments are available, with the majority of these treatments available in pharmacy. What causes allergies? Your immune system is made … Read more
Pharmacy Practice Officer, Melanie Gill was in Tully recently and couldn’t take her eyes off the uniform at the Tully Raycare Pharmacy. As a lover of bright colours, Melanie was really impressed! She spoke to pharmacy owner Raymond, who is proud of the quality and friendly customer service they offer in store. “We love our … 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
It’s been a very busy few months for Trainer and Assessor, Sharyn McErlean as the facilitator of classes full of excited students completing their Certificate II, Fundamentals of Community Pharmacy course. Sharyn has really enjoyed teaching and spending time with passionate students from around the State. We spoke to one of Sharyn’s students to see … Read more
The Knowledge Hub is your one stop shop for questions your pharmacy has about QCPP. The information on the Hub includes rulings and interpretations of the Standard which enables you to understand how and why you are completing a certain action (for example, why your pharmacy requires a professional services area and what does this … Read more
This month, Trainer and Assessor, Lisa Point has nominated her student, Kristie Carey from Giant Chemist Harbour Town as the October Student of the month for October. As Kristie’s Trainer, Lisa has noticed Kristie’s bubbly nature and enthusiasm regarding her training and her passion for pharmacy. Kristie is currently completing her Certificate III in Community … Read more
Jess Earnshaw from Direct Chemist Outlet Emerald is the October Boss of the month! Trainer and Assessor, Carmel Flanagan has four students completing different certificate levels at Direct Chemist Outlet Emerald and Jess supervises all of them! Carmel nominated Jess because she is a very supportive supervisor, always available to help her staff with their … Read more
Test your knowledge of allergies and how to handle customers with allergies.
Holly Keaveny from Beaudesert Medical Centre Pharmacy has nominated her supervisor, Kate Tremellen as Boss of the month for September: Kate is a wonderful boss. She always takes the time to sit down and go through my workbooks with me, which is really helpful for me to learn from her expertise. Kate has shown me … Read more