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PSA set to negotiate and sign new pharmacy programs agreement

31 January 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) are set to negotiate the first dedicated agreement on pharmacy programs with the Australian Government. PSA will be signatory to this agreement.

 

The agreement will cover a range of pharmacy programs that no longer sit within the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement, including but not limited to medication management programs (including Home Medicines Reviews and Residential Medication Management Reviews), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific programs, and rural support programs that encompass pharmacists in a range of practice areas.

 

The new agreement will see PSA and the Commonwealth work together, alongside other pharmacy stakeholders, to strengthen programs that pharmacists deliver across the health system.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said the agreement was an opportunity to reform programs to ensure they are fit-for-purpose, now and into the future.

 

“PSA is the recognised peak body for all pharmacists, in all areas of practice across our health system. This agreement is an opportunity to reform program rules and funding arrangements to maximise the impact of pharmacists across the health sector,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

“In negotiating a standalone agreement with the Australian Government, we are advocating for the changes we have long known need to happen, allowing pharmacists to best serve our communities.

 

“Members will be aware that following PSA’s advocacy, the government confirmed in late 2024 that these programs would have ongoing funding beyond the current financial year. Now that there is security of funding for these programs, our focus turns to removing the barriers that have prevented pharmacists from playing a greater role in patient care.”

 

As signatory to the new agreement, PSA will be seeking feedback from pharmacists and stakeholders on program arrangements and barriers.

 

“I encourage every pharmacist involved in these programs to have their say so that we can provide a full picture of the barriers, challenges and opportunities for pharmacists to provide better care for patients.

 

“PSA looks forward to continuing our work with the federal government to secure a stronger pharmacy profession now and into the future,” Associate Professor Sim concluded.

 

PSA consultant pharmacist adviser Debbie Rigby FPS also welcomed the announcement.

 

“As the home for credentialed pharmacists, it’s important that PSA is the organisation leading these discussions,” Ms Rigby said.

 

“I’m excited to be part of PSA’s team, advocating for improvements to these programs. As someone with a deep understanding of the current programs, I am committed to raising awareness of the benefits of these programs and further enhancing outcomes for patients.”

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Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

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Nearly 34,000 children presenting to emergency departments each year due to medicine problems, new report finds

31 January 2025

 

An estimated 93 children present to Australia’s emergency departments each day due to medicine-related problems, with approximately 40 admitted to hospitals, according to a new report from the peak body for Australian pharmacists.

 

The Medicine safety: Child and adolescent care report released by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia today reveals the extent of medicine-related problems in children and adolescents, costing the Australian economy at least $130 million each year.

 

In the past six months alone, approximately 120,000 Australian children under 14 years old have experienced an adverse event due to medicines.

 

The report calls for Australia’s health system to be better equipped to deal with medicine safety challenges, with recommendations for action including the implementation of a national incident reporting and learning system, so that when children are harmed by medicines, health professionals and systems learn how to prevent another child suffering the same harm. This would bring Australia in line with many of our international peers, including Canada who have had the Assurance and Improvement in Medication Safety (AIMS) program in place since 2019.

 

Further recommendations also call for increased availability of pharmacists in paediatric wards of hospitals, as well as mandatory indication on prescriptions for children and adolescents, and mandatory manual dose checks during dispensing of paediatric prescriptions.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said the report’s findings painted a sobering reality of medicine use in Australia’s children and adolescents, showing the urgent need for reform.

 

“As the peak body for all pharmacists in all areas of practice, PSA continues to advocate for pharmacists to be further empowered in their roles as medicine safety experts.

 

“Our health system is failing children and adolescents. As a health community, we must commit to doing better, but we also need to be given the resources and tools to do better. Pharmacists are critical to ensure the safe use of medicines and must be supported to do so.

 

“That means adequately staffing children’s hospital wards with the expertise of pharmacists, investing in systems that capture the data needed for evidence-based policy, and improving the quality use of medicines whenever medicines are used.

 

“It takes all of us, across all areas of practice and indeed across all health professions, to make a difference to the children and adolescents who rely on our care,” Associate Professor Sim concluded.

 

The full Medicine safety: Child and adolescent care report is available at www.psa.org.au/medicine-safety-child-adolescent-care-report/

 

Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

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PSA announce intent to acquire Australasian College of Pharmacy

28 January 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Board has today announced plans to acquire the Australasian College of Pharmacy, further growing PSA’s leadership in education and training for pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and technicians.

 

The Australasian College of Pharmacy (the College) is a member-based organisation developing and delivering education, training, and research programs to pharmacists and pharmacy assistants since 1976.

 

The decision to acquire the College is part of the PSA Board’s broader plan to maximise member value through growth, expanding education opportunities for the profession, and securing a long-term, sustainable future for PSA as the premier training and education provider for pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and technicians.

 

PSA’s acquisition of the College builds on its long history of high-quality, nation-leading education and training for pharmacists, allowing further investment in professional and practice support for members.

 

The PSA Board has carefully considered the impact of acquiring the College, and alongside independent advice from third-party experts the Board is confident this is the right path forward for PSA, its members, and the broader profession.

 

National President and Chair of the PSA Board Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said the acquisition will be a transformational opportunity to grow PSA’s industry-leading education and workforce development offer.

 

“The PSA Board’s strategic decision to acquire the Australasian College of Pharmacy secures a long-term future for pharmacy workforce education. It puts PSA in a stronger representative and financial position to support and advocate for our members during this pivotal time of practice change in pharmacy,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

“Along with the PSA Board, I fully understand the challenges pharmacists are facing, as we transition to full scope of practice and our roles become increasingly demanding.

Growing our footprint within pharmacy education means we can further invest in not only education, but also the professional and practice support PSA provides. As our profession continues to mature, this unity will provide the necessary strength our profession needs at this critical time of change to fully utilise our skills and expertise.

 

“We are ambitious about our future growth as an organisation, as the peak education and representative body for all pharmacists across all areas of practice.

 

“We look forward to being able to provide even more education opportunities and support to pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and technicians, strengthening our pharmacy profession and ultimately improving care for our patients,” Associate Professor Sim concluded.

 

ACP Chief Executive Officer Amanda Seeto said the College and the PSA had always shared a commitment to providing contemporary education and training in a format that is accessible, efficient, and most importantly – highly relevant to Australian pharmacists.

 

“This exciting and pragmatic change maximises the focus on world-leading professional development for Australian pharmacists, no matter their practice setting or career stage.

 

“The move will set our sector up for success, at a time when pharmacy is becoming an increasingly valued frontline health service.”

 

PSA members are set to vote on matters relating to the acquisition at an upcoming meeting.

 

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Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

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PSA congratulates Anna Barwick MPS on being awarded the Medal of Order of Australia (OAM)

26 January 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) congratulates NSW pharmacist Member Mrs Anna Barwick MPS on being awarded the Medal of Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours.

 

Ms Barwick founded PharmOnline, an innovative platform which connects Australian patients living in remote areas with pharmacy services. A pharmacy academic from Walcha, NSW, she previously served on PSA’s NSW Branch Committee, including holding the role of vice-president from 2014-2020.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS acknowledged Anna’s enormous contribution to pharmacy profession.

 

“Anna is a truly outstanding pharmacist. A pioneer of innovation, she has consistently transformed access to care in her community and beyond. I have been privileged to see first-hand Anna’s work, and hope that others are as inspired and energised as I am by her contribution to the community and to the next generation of pharmacists.” A/Prof Sim said.

 

“Long recognised by the profession, having won PSA’s Pharmacy Shark Tank award in 2021 and NSW Pharmacist of the Year in 2021, I am excited to see her achievements recognised on the national stage.”

 

“On behalf of PSA and the pharmacy profession, I sincerely congratulate Anna on this well-deserved recognition.”

 

Learn more about Anna’s work in Australian Pharmacist.

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PSA Special General Meeting

Proposed change to PSA constitution

Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Limited (PSA) ABN 49 008 532 07. 

The PSA Board is excited to announce plans to acquire the Australian College of Pharmacy Pty Ltd (ACP), more commonly known as the Australasian College of Pharmacy, further enhancing PSA’s leadership in education and training for pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.  

ACP has been delivering education, training, and research programs to the pharmacy sector since 1976.  

To enable this momentus step forward, PSA members are being asked to support an amendment to the PSA Constitution at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 19 February 2025.

For the acquisition to proceed, PSA members are asked to endorse a constitutional amendment in an upcoming Special General Meeting, providing for the appointment of four independent directors to complement PSA’s existing governance capabilities. These appointments will be skills-based, appointed by the former shareholders of the College, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia NSW Branch, and Pharmacy Guild of Australia QLD Branch, bringing additional corporate knowledge, skills and expertise into PSA to ensure a successful transition.

The SGM will be held virtually and in person at the PSA Office in Canberra.

  • Date: 19 February 2025  
  • Time: Join by 5:45 pm for a 6 pm (AEDT) start  
  • Venue: Virtual and at PSA, Level 1/17 Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600 

 

Proxy voting has now closed. 

JOIN THE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING (SGM) - 19 FEB 2025

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
EXPLANATORY NOTES
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has the PSA Board decided to acquire ACP?

The decision to acquire ACP is part of the PSA Board’s broader plan to maximise member value through growth, expanding education opportunities for the profession, and securing a long-term, sustainable future for PSA as the premier training and education provider for pharmacists and pharmacy assistants and technicians.

 

Join the virtual member meeting on 4 February for further discussion with the PSA Board.

What does this mean for PSA members?

The constitutional change will allow PSA to acquire ACP.  If the acquisition is completed, PSA members can expect: 

 

  • reduced pressure to increase PSA membership fees 
  • access to a greater range of high quality CPD for pharmacists 
  • increased focus on education to meet the growing needs of pharmacists in all areas of practice, including transition to full scope of practice and emerging roles. 

 

Join the virtual member information session on Tuesday 4 February for further discussion with the PSA Board. 

What steps need to be taken for the acquisition to be approved?

Members present at an SGM on Wednesday 19 February 2025 will vote on a constitutional amendment.  75% of members present must vote in favour (FOR) of the amendment in order for it to pass. 

 

If you aren’t able to attend the SGM, register for proxy voting now

How do I vote?

Voting will take place during the SGM, which will be held virtually and in person at the PSA offices in Canberra on Wednesday 19 February 2025. 

 

If you aren’t able to attend the SGM, register your proxy vote now. 

What happens if I cannot attend the Special General Meeting on 19 February?

PSA members are able to nominate a proxy to submit their vote at the SGM.

What happens if PSA members vote down the amendment to the PSA constitution?

This would be a disappointing outcome for PSA and the profession as it would prevent the acquisition of ACP, and limit PSA’s ability to deliver education into the future.  

 

Join the virtual member information session on 4 February for further discussion with the PSA Board. Register now. 

What is proxy voting and how does it work?

A proxy vote allows you to appoint someone else to vote on your behalf at the Special General Meeting (SGM) if you cannot attend in person or virtually. The person you appoint (your “proxy”) can be:

 

  • Any individual of your choice (they do not need to be a PSA member).
  • The Chair of the meeting, by default, if you do not specify someone else or your appointed proxy does not attend.

 

Members can appoint a proxy using PSA’s secure online portal or by completing a proxy form. You can direct your proxy to vote FOR, AGAINST, or ABSTAIN on the resolution. If no voting directions are provided, your proxy will decide how to vote.

 

Proxy forms must be received by 6 pm AEDT on 18 February 2025.

If your appointed proxy does not attend or fails to vote, the Chair of the meeting (currently National President A/Prof Fei Sim) will act as your proxy and vote as directed on your form. If no directions are given, the Chair will vote at their discretion.

You can appoint a proxy in two ways:

 

  1. Online: Use the secure PSA portal to appoint a proxy and provide voting instructions.
  2. Hard Copy: Request a hard copy proxy form by emailing company.secretary@psa.org.au. Submit your completed form as directed before the deadline.

You can revoke or change your proxy appointment by submitting a new proxy form or by providing written notice to the Company Secretary before the proxy submission deadline.

 

Votes cast through a proxy can be either directed, or undirected.

 

  • Directed Votes: You specify how your proxy must vote (e.g., FOR, AGAINST, ABSTAIN). They are legally required to follow your instructions.
  • Undirected Votes: If you don’t provide instructions, your proxy (or the Chair) may vote or abstain at their discretion.

Where can I find more information?

 

You can email queries to: feedback@psa.org.au or company.secretary@psa.org.au

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PSA announces Community of Specialty Interest for Hospital Pharmacists

21 January 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) announces its Hospital Pharmacy Practice Community of Specialty Interest (CSI), a new forum focussed on strengthening support for pharmacists practising in Australia’s hospitals.

 

The Hospital Pharmacy Practice CSI is dedicated to improving care in hospitals, including embedding pharmacists within healthcare teams, facilitating pharmacist prescribing within collaborative care models and improving pharmacist stewardship of medicine management to improve outcomes of transitions of care.

 

Led by an experienced team of hospital pharmacy leaders, the CSI addresses emerging practice needs through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

 

Hospital pharmacists now have access to a members-only Facebook group where they can connect with the CSI, with a dedicated online webinar to be hosted in early 2025.

 

Leading hospital pharmacist Professor Michael Dooley MPS has been appointed to chair the new CSI.

 

On behalf of the PSA Board, National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS welcomed and thanked Professor Michael Dooley for leading this important work.

 

“The establishment of this CSI is a testament to PSA’s ongoing commitment to all pharmacists as the peak body representing pharmacists across all areas of practice”

 

PSA Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris emphasised the importance of leadership in evolving areas of pharmacy practice.

 

“PSA has heard members’ feedback and are moving to provide more support for pharmacists practising in hospitals. We’re excited to welcome Professor Dooley as Chair of the Hospital Pharmacists CSI, where he will work with us to develop a package of support tailored to the needs of pharmacists practicing in this setting.

 

“Hospital pharmacists have unique experiences in practice and face evolving unique challenges. PSA is proud to continue strengthening our representation of hospital pharmacists with the extensive experience and expertise of Michael and the CSI leadership group.”

 

Hospital Pharmacy Practice CSI Chair Professor Michael Dooley MPS said: “Every day in Australia there are over 24,000 presentations to emergency departments   30,000 admissions into hospital and 100,000 patients receiving non-admitted care through hospitals. Pharmacists have a crucial role in the care of these patients especially as they transition between settings and services.

 

“I am excited to be part of this great initiative and look forward to working alongside such an experienced team at the PSA to help inform and shape the future for hospital pharmacy practice.”

 

The Hospital Pharmacy Practice CSI is an exclusive community for PSA members. The CSI leadership team are set to host a webinar in early 2025 to formally introduce the CSI and its program of work.

 

Chaired by Professor Michael Dooley, the Hospital Pharmacy Practice CSI is led by:

  • Choi-Ling Batten
  • Professor Ian Coombes
  • Lauren Fraser
  • Hannah Knowles
  • Associate Professor Sue Kirsa
  • Richard Marotti
  • Professor Lisa Nissen
  • Associate Professor Bhavini Patel
  • Prasin Rodrigues

 

For more information and to join the new community, visit www.psa.org.au/communities-of-specialty-interest/hospital-pharmacists-csi/

 

About Hospital Pharmacy Practice CSI Chair Professor Michael Dooley MPS

 

Professor Michael Dooley is an experienced clinical pharmacist and leader. His career has focused in the acute healthcare sector and has spanned special clinical roles in oncology through to senior leadership positions within health services. He has led a wide range of initiatives progressing improvement in medication use and clinical pharmacy practice in Australia including development of profession standards of practice and formal training programs. 

 

Having practised across cardiology and oncology before becoming a senior oncology pharmacist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and then appointed as Director of Pharmacy He undertook research into medicine use in oncology which became the focus of his PhD, and in 2005 he became the Director of Pharmacy at Alfred Health in Melbourne and the inaugural Chair of Clinical Pharmacy of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences of Monash University. In this role he has led the development and implementation of a range of innovative pharmacist led practice models spanning inpatient and ambulatory settings.

 

Professor Dooley contributes to many national and local professional committees and working parties related to improving the delivery of quality health care services. Michael has also worked with many health services within Australia and overseas in implementing services to improve medication use, transition of care and uptake of innovative pharmacy services.

 

Professor Dooley is a former President of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists (SHPA).

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Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

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NAPSA Wildcard Pharmacy Student of the Year 2025 Announced

20 January 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is proud to announce Brielle Geard from the University of Tasmania as the 2025 NAPSA Wildcard Pharmacy Student of the Year, awarded at NAPSA Congress in Brisbane.

 

The Pharmacy Student of the Year (PSOTY) competition showcases the top pharmacy students in Australia, celebrating their exceptional skills, knowledge, and dedication to the pharmacy profession. The Wildcard category provides students who did not win their local competition another opportunity to compete and demonstrate their capabilities on a national stage at PSA25 in August.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS congratulated Brielle Geard on their outstanding achievement.

 

“The PSOTY competition is a valuable platform for pharmacy students to showcase their clinical knowledge, communication skills, and professionalism. Brielle has demonstrated excellence in all these areas, and this award highlights their potential as a future leader in the pharmacy profession,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

The Wildcard competition involved a rigorous assessment process, with participants judged on their ability to solve complex clinical scenarios while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Brielle stood out for their exceptional communication skills and knowledge.

 

Ms Geard will now progress to the final round of the PSOTY competition, to be held at PSA25 in Sydney, where they will compete against other state and territory winners for the coveted Pharmacy Student of the Year title.

 

PSA acknowledges and thanks the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) for its ongoing support in the Pharmacy Student of the Year competition, which nurtures and inspires the next generation of pharmacists.

 

Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

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Pill testing will save lives this summer

23 December 2024

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes boosted accessibility of pill testing this summer, with New South Wales joining Victoria and the ACT in offering pill testing services.

 

PSA supports drug checking as a method of harm reduction and broadly supports the availability of drug checking services at events like music festivals and at fixed sites.

 

A 2023 evaluation of ACT drug checking service CanTEST revealed only 53% of substances tested matched the expected drug. For those where an additional drug, a different drug or an inconclusive result was found, one-third reported that they ‘definitely will not’ use the drug.1

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said PSA has long advocated for expanded drug checking services, with harm minimisation being an essential principle of Australia’s National Drug Strategy since 1985.

 

“Having drug checking services available is key to reducing the harm of illicit substances,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

“Drug checking or pill testing is not about telling consumers ‘this substance is safe’, but about allowing them to make an informed decision about the risks of the substances they have.

 

“Every summer we see young people lose their lives at events around the country because they didn’t know what was in the drugs they were taking.

 

“The evidence is overwhelming – pill testing and drug checking saves lives.

 

“But importantly it is also an opportunity for a health professional to provide tailored support and information on illicit drug use and harm.

 

“PSA supports further expansion of drug testing, further investing in trials and research to support evidence-based, informed decisions about pill testing.”

 

1 Olsen A, Baillie G, Bruno R, McDonald D, Hammoud M, Peacock A (2023). CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service Program Evaluation: Final Report. Australian National University: Canberra, ACT

 

 

Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

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Consumer voices strengthen PSA’s roadmap to 2030

18 December 2024

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) today release the Pharmacists in 2030: Strengthening consumer voices report, an addendum to the Pharmacists in 2030 vision released in August 2024.

 

The report reveals the outcomes of fourteen patient focus groups held as part of the broader Pharmacists in 2030 consultation process.

 

Consumers reaffirmed high levels of trust with pharmacists, and expressed broad support for expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice, including prescribing and participating in multidisciplinary teams.

As part of the report, PSA also makes a series of commitments to ensure patients are better served by Australian pharmacists. PSA commits to:

  • maintaining a consumer network to inform and partner in our work, including in PSA’s policy and advocacy, the development of practice guidelines and other practice support materials;
  • utilising the lived experience of consumers to inform pharmacist education, including at PSA’s National Conference; and
  • remunerating consumers for their involvement in projects and consultation.

 

These commitments further promote person-centred care as part of PSA’s role as leaders of professional pharmacy practice.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said the Pharmacists in 2030 consumer consultation was a powerful testimony to how health sector policy can be strengthened with the views of patients.

 

“Patients and consumers are at the heart of everything we do as pharmacists, and should have a voice when policies are made for the system that is meant to serve them,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

“Throughout our Pharmacists in 2030 project PSA listened to both pharmacists and consumer focus groups, and the result is a stronger vision for the future.

 

“In releasing these consumer insights PSA also makes a number of commitments to amplifying consumer voices in all that we do. Consumers will continue to be a key part of the work we undertake, from standards and guidelines, to education and policy work. Partnerships which have been ad hoc now become our business-as-usual.

 

“Working directly with consumers and consumer advocates means the communities we serve have a greater say on how pharmacist care is delivered, improving care for all Australians.”

 

The Pharmacists in 2030: Strengthening consumer voices report is available here.

 

Please note that the consumer testimonials in this report are provided solely for informational and illustrative purposes. Media may use these quotes only when attributing to PSA’s Pharmacists in 2030: Strengthening consumer voices report.

 

Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

 

 

 

 

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PSA and Audirie mark first year of partnership, announcing expansion of AI-powered education simulations in 2025

5 December 2024

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Audirie are celebrating the first anniversary of partnership, empowering thousands of learners through immersive AI-powered simulations and enhancing their patient counselling and clinical communication skills.

 

In the first year of partnership, PSA and Audirie have:

  • Empowered thousands of pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy assistants through immersive AI-powered simulations.
  • Enhanced patient counselling and clinical communication skills with cutting-edge technology tailored to the unique needs of pharmacy professionals.
  • Strengthened our shared commitment to excellence in education and improved health outcomes for communities across Australia.

 

PSA is expanding use of AI-powered pharmacist prescriber simulations in 2025, giving more learners access to nation-leading technology.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS expressed her enthusiasm for the ongoing partnership and the upcoming launch of the AI-powered simulations.

 

“Our collaboration with Audirie is boosting the capacity of our education programs to deliver real-world experience for pharmacists, interns and assistants, setting them up to succeed in new roles,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

“Integrating pharmacist prescriber simulations means learners will be able to practically apply knowledge, counselling and prescribing for an AI-driven patient in real-life clinical scenarios.

 

“PSA is proud to be leading the integration of artificial intelligence in pharmacist education, giving our learners the best and most comprehensive education experience in the Australian market.”

 

Audirie Co-founder and CEO Michael Alexander also highlighted the utilisation of AI as a powerful tool in improving learning outcomes.

 

“Our partnership with PSA has been a transformative journey. Over the past year, we’ve empowered pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy interns with cutting-edge AI simulations that enhance their skills and confidence. Together, we are shaping the future of pharmacy education and professional development in Australia.”

 

“The integration of AI into the upcoming PSA Pharmacist Prescriber modules represents the next step in our shared vision to elevate the profession. By combining innovative technology with PSA’s expertise, we are equipping pharmacists with tools to excel in their evolving roles and deliver better patient outcomes.”

 

About Audirie

Audirie is a leading provider of AI-driven communication solutions, committed to transforming the way individuals learn and grow. With a focus on immersive learning experiences, Audirie harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to deliver innovative and effective training programs across various industries.

 

Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au

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