Brain Tweezers – Companion products
Did you read Companion products – don’t be afraid? You should get top marks for Brain Tweezers this month!
Companion products – don’t be afraid!
Some things just go together! Like: Cheese and crackers Salt and pepper William and Kate Elvis and Pricilla Cookies and milk The Pharmacy Guild and Training We know that sometimes it’s a struggle to add on sales. It can be unnerving, especially for new pharmacy assistants and even those of us who have had many … Read more
Meet the 2015 Queensland Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
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
Top 5 reasons to ask your boss to send you to the PA Conference
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
Congratulations – September 2015
It’s always wonderful to see pharmacy assistants with success stories! Here are a couple from the past month. Well done to Vanita Mens from AusCare Pharmacy at Glass House Mountains, who has not only just completed her School-based Traineeship and gained a Certificate II in Community Pharmacy, she was awarded ‘Trainee of the Quarter’ from … Read more
Student of the month – September 2015
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
Why we LOVE the PA Conference!
The Pharmacy Assistant National Conference is the premier education, networking and social event for pharmacy assistants across Australia. This year’s conference is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet! We had a chat to the Guild Training team this week to see why they think it’s the must attend event for all levels … Read more
Queensland’s PATY Finalist
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
Exposed: cold and flu myths
A mix of old wives’ tales and internet experts means there are a lot of myths floating around about every topic under the sun. And, because we are more likely to google our symptoms these days, before we head to the doctor or pharmacy, some of those myths get confused for fact. This month, we’re … Read more
Armed robbery prevention and survival training
Did you know that a ram raid attack for prescription medicines can cost a pharmacy in excess of $40,000 in collateral damages? Robberies make the news almost every day in Australia and the common belief is, ‘it will never happen to me’. Personal Safety and Crime Prevention Consultant, Dale Jackson wants to make sure pharmacies … Read more