The Pharmacy Guild of Australia

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Symbion and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia are excited to announce applications for the 2026 Aboriginal and Torres Stra...
09/01/2026

Symbion and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia are excited to announce applications for the 2026 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarship Initiative are now open ✅

The scholarship aims to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in Bachelor of Pharmacy and Certificate III in Community Pharmacy to facilitate growth in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment.

Find out more and apply today: https://loom.ly/eRSi5mA

NAPSA

01/01/2026

From 1 January 2026, your patients pay no more than $25 for PBS medicines — the lowest in 20 years.

31/12/2025

From today, Australians pay no more than $25 for PBS medicines — the lowest in 20 years.

This milestone was achieved through the Affordable Medicines Now campaign and the incredible advocacy of 20+ health and patient voices alongside the Pharmacy Guild.

✅ 20M Australians benefit
✅ 400K prescriptions/week drop from $31.60 to $25
✅ $784.6M back into patients’ pockets over 4 years

Thank you to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese & Health Minister Mark Butler MP for making this historic reform possible and for bi-partisan support from Sussan Ley MP and Senator Anne Ruston.

💙 💛 No more tough choices.From today, Australians pay no more than $25 for PBS medicines — the lowest in 20 years. 💊 It ...
31/12/2025

💙 💛 No more tough choices.

From today, Australians pay no more than $25 for PBS medicines — the lowest in 20 years.
💊 It means less tough choices between medicine, food, rent and other essentials. It means healthier communities.

💪 This milestone was achieved through the Affordable Medicines Now campaign and the incredible advocacy of 20+ health and patient voices alongside the Pharmacy Guild.

✅ 20M Australians benefit
✅ 400K prescriptions/week drop from $31.60 to $25
✅ $784.6M back into patients’ pockets over 4 years

🙌 Thank you to Prime Minister & Health Minister for making this historic reform possible and for bi-partisan support from and .

26/12/2025

More affordable medicines are almost here ⌛

From 1 January 2026, your patients will pay no more than $25 for a PBS prescription medicine — the lowest price in 20 years.

2025: A Year of Progress for Patients & Community PharmacyFrom reducing the PBS co-payment to launching Towards 2035, th...
22/12/2025

2025: A Year of Progress for Patients & Community Pharmacy

From reducing the PBS co-payment to launching Towards 2035, this year has been full of milestones that strengthen patient care and expand the role of pharmacists in the health system.

These changes mean more affordable medicines, more accessible and equitable care, and a stronger primary healthcare network for all Australians.

🎥 Hear from Trent in his end-of-year message: https://loom.ly/FV1Yl8s

18/12/2025

Congratulations to Jesyca Pearson, New South Wales' Student Pharmacist of the Year 2026 🎉

Jesyca Pearson will participate in the National Pharmacy Awards finals with other state & territory winners at

Australasian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition Pharmacy Guild National President - Trent Twomey Charles Sturt University

1 MONTH UNTIL THE APP2026 COMPETITION ENDS!We’re giving away two incredible prize packages to help you experience Austra...
16/12/2025

1 MONTH UNTIL THE APP2026 COMPETITION ENDS!
We’re giving away two incredible prize packages to help you experience Australia's leading pharmacy event. Each prize includes:
🌟 Full APP2026 conference registration
🌟 Return flights to the Gold Coast
🌟 Three nights’ accommodation at The Star Gold Coast

Don’t miss your chance to attend APP2026 from 12-14 March on the Gold Coast for FREE!*

Enter the draw today 👉 https://bit.ly/3VkwVRV

*T&Cs apply.

14/12/2025

Congratulations to Timothy Mizzi, New South Wales' Community Pharmacist of the Year 2026 🎉

Timothy Mizzi will participate in the National Pharmacy Awards finals with other state & territory winners at

Capital Chemist Group Capital Chemist Raymond Terrace

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Capital Chemist Compounding Bathurst, New South Wales' Community Pharmacy of the Year 2026 🎉

Capital Chemist Bathurst will participate in the National Pharmacy Awards finals with other state & territory winners at

Capital Chemist Group

10/12/2025

Congratulations to Mia Shinkfield, Tasmania's Student Pharmacist of the Year 2026 🎉

Mia Shinkfield will participate in the National Pharmacy Awards finals with other state & territory winners at

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Monique Licht, Tasmania's Community Pharmacist of the Year 2026 🎉

Monique Licht will participate in the National Pharmacy Awards finals with other state & territory winners at

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