Benefits of being a PSA Member
PSA is the leader in education and support for pharmacists, new and established. Our personalised CPD experience meets your
individual needs whether you’re at the forefront of advancing practice or keeping up with your CPD obligations.
PSA is Australia’s only government-recognised peak body representing pharmacists – be part of Australia’s largest community of
passionate, like-minded pharmacists.
Australian Pharmacist
Australian Pharmacist journal, print & online: Australian Pharmacist is Australia’s peer reviewed, award winning journal for pharmacists.
Stay up to date with the latest research you need to help advance your practice. Receive 10 print issues annually, and access online CPD articles on a huge range of topics.
Australian Pharmacist online: receive a weekly eNewsletter and access online CPD articles on a huge range of topics.
Student & International members receive online version only.
CPD for Members
Members get complimentary, specialist, online CPD that develop your practice skills and support your career. Choose CPD activities from Australia’s largest pharmacist CPD catalogue.
Participate in PSA’s Annual Gold Questionnaire for up to 10 CPD credits. A PSA member favourite.
Access Essential CPE, a printed CPD option with a quiz offering up to 10 CPD credits on an in-depth topic. Delivered with Australian Pharmacist twice a year.
Manage your CPD plan with PSA’s CPD planning tool. On completing PSA CPD activities your credits are automatically added to your CPD plan for any reporting needs e.g. AHPRA or QCPP compliance.
Advice
PSA’s professional pharmacist phone advice: Feel supported with over-the-phone guidance from a senior pharmacist on technical, ethical and practice questions in all jurisdictions – specialised advice when you need it.
Industry alerts: Be among the first to know when there are practice changes. PSA keeps its members up to speed on regulatory, legislative and practice changes as they’re happening.
Standards, guidelines and resources: Ensure your practice is current by using the most up to date standards, guidelines and resources developed by PSA. Includes PSA’s pharmacist only medicines supply guidelines and more.
Representation
PSA is the only Australian Government recognised peak body representing you: Be heard and be part of Australia’s largest community of passionate, like minded individuals who support each other and champion the needs of the profession, and the industry at large. Our future, on your terms.
Active participation: Drive industry recognition and innovation with your community of passionate, like-minded peers, through PSA elected roles and volunteer opportunities.
Community
Pharmacist events: Enjoy fun events like clinical games nights with colleagues and friends. Stay connected by meeting other like-minded peers.
Communities of Special Interest: Join a community of experts, or choose to lead thought leadership, to help you become the change you want to see in the profession.
Recognition: Be recognised by your peers for your accomplishments and dedication to the profession, through PSA Awards and Fellowships. PSA members can also use post nominals to be recognised for their commitment to the profession.
Education
CPD accredited webinars: Hear from the experts via CPD accredited webinars on current topics, no matter where you’re located.
CPD accredited training courses: Upskill through PSA’s CPD accredited, peer reviewed training that equips you to respond to current and emerging health care needs.
Specialised qualifications: Progress your career with high-quality, specialised, RTO certified training from Australia’s leading training provider.
Conferences
PSA National Conference: Hear from leaders and experts, stay ahead of industry developments and connect with your peers at Australia’s leading, national, education conference for pharmacists.
Annual Therapeutic Updates & symposiums: Make time to re-connect with your collegaues, build relationships and develop your clinical and practice skills at PSA’s Annual Therapeutic Update events.
Discounted memberships to either Qantas Club and Virgin Lounge, click here for more information.
Books
Stay on top of your clinical game with The Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary (APF) Handbook, an essential resource.
Resources at your fingertips! Receive exclusive discounts on essential handbooks, digital references and guides, so you always have access to the information you need, when need it.
Get up to $100 discount on APF and discounts on AMH. Free shipping within Australia.
Self Care
Fact Cards online subscription or in print: A range of Fact Cards in an electronic and printed format that support pharmacists and pharmacy assistants to provide information to consumers about self-management and preventative health, across 100+ health conditions.
Pharmacy Assistant S2S3 refresher training: Pharmacy assistant online, evidence-based training that upskills pharmacy assistants to respond to consumer queries about a range of health conditions, and meet QCPP S2S3 refresher compliance.
Easy monthly, quarterly or annual direct debit payments available.
Need help with membership? Please contact the friendly PSA Member Services team on membership@psa.org.au or 1300 369 772.
A PSA member agrees to a 12-month membership subscription period on sign up or renewal.