By Brianne Lowe, 2019 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Now that the dust has settled from the holiday period, it is time to start prepping for the next seasonal phenomenon… BACK TO SCHOOL! The only downside to this amazing event is that we often see a spike in Headlice and Threadworms. … Read more
By Brianne Lowe, 2019 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year It sure is the most wonderful time of the year but if you work in retail, it can also be the most challenging. Combine frantic last-minute shoppers with patient’s expectation of ‘business as usual’ in the dispensary, and you will start to … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year The reign is almost over! What a year it’s been! The Pharmacy Assistant National Conference is just around the corner and this means the time has come to hand over the title of Pharmacy Assistant of the Year 2018 (PATY) to this year’s deserving winner. This … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year “I’m finding it hard to climb the stairs these days.” “My memory isn’t what it used to be.” “I’ve lived here for over 40 years – I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.” These are common issues for older people and quite often we hear these … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year The word ‘grief’ encompasses all feelings of sorrow, misery, sadness, anguish, pain, distress, suffering, heartbreak, despair and many more. It’s also a word that I am no stranger to. In 2004, I experienced the loss of my older brother. He was only 23 years old and … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year The S word… Some people (like me) have an appetite for study; the more knowledge and information we absorb, the happier we are. On the other hand, some people quiver at their knees when they hear that dreaded word… ‘study’. Because ‘study’ means hard work, long … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year The Frontline Pharmacy assistants are often on the frontline; we maintain and protect the day-to-day relationship with our customers, remember their stories, their name and encourage them to come again. In this changing industry where customers want more from us than ever before, we have the … Read more
By Alison Hope Community pharmacies are in an ideal position to help patients with wound care. If information given is accurate and conducive to wound healing, patients will trust you as their health care provider. The Healing Process The skin heals in a three-stage process1.Inflammatory stage: Blood vessels constrict to prevent blood loss and platelets … Read more
When it comes to investing in your career, Guild Training is the industry leader for community pharmacy training. We provide quality and comprehensive courses to ensure you gain the most up to date skills to increase your knowledge and enhance your skills. Top 5 reasons why Guild Training is the industry leader for community pharmacy training: Our … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Ask yourself a few questions… Are you growing? Is your job description evolving? Are you satisfied with where you are at the moment? Or do you feel stagnant, stuck in a rut, doing the same thing day in day out? Well this is YOUR time as … Read more