Become an Essential member
Essential membership provides valuable PSA benefits at a reduced rate for pharmacists in specific circumstances. This tier ensures you stay connected to the profession regardless of your current situation.
Essential membership is available to eligible members who meet one of the following criteria:
- Are in their first 5 years of practice after graduating
- Work less than 21 hours per week
- Are on parental leave
- Live outside of Australia
- Retired
BENEFITS for Essential (concessional) membership
• Access 1,500+ Australian Pharmacist articles
• Access to 350 quality education offerings, including courses, webinars and other tools to enhance your skills and support career development
• Access Essential CPE, offering an in-depth dive into a topic and up to 10 CPD credits
• Access to the PSA CPD planning tool to help you plan, manage and report your annual CPD
• Access to PSA’s real-time pharmacist-to-pharmacist advice line
• Receive the latest news, events, and resources fortnightly in PSA Today
• Receive printed editions of Australian Pharmacist journal
• Vote in Branch Committee elections and nominate for committee and board roles (current AHPRA number required)
• Eligibility to use the MPS post-nominal
• Eligibility to nominate and be nominated for PSA Awards
Essential membership is available for $399 per year,
or 12 monthly installments of $33.25.
To become an Essential member, you first need to complete a short application form.
Membership FAQs
Can I pay my membership by instalments?
The PSA offers an annual membership subscription which can be paid in a single payment or in monthly instalments.
Subscriptions are non-refundable and by selecting an instalment payment option you are agreeing to pay the complete annual subscription.
What concessions are available?
Essential membership is available to eligible members who:
- Are in their first 5 years of practice after graduating
- Work less than 21 hours per week
- Are on parental leave
- Live outside of Australia
Are there discounts for students or early career professionals?
Early Career Pharmacists (graduated within the last 5 years) are eligible to attend conferences at discounted rates, regardless of their membership tier.
When will I be able to access the member-exclusive content (e.g. webinars)
After your membership application has been submitted, you will be able to access CPD courses and webinars once your member access has been enabled.
When will I receive my first copy of Australian Pharmacist?
The Australian Pharmacist journal is usually dispatched in the middle of each month. Depending on your membership start date, you may receive your first copy in the month you joined, or in the subsequent month.
Can I receive a refund if I cancel my membership?
The PSA offers an annual membership subscription. Subscriptions are non-refundable and by selecting an instalment payment option you are agreeing to pay the complete annual subscription.
How do I update my contact or payment details?
To update your details, please log in to the Member Portal and select Update Profile.
To update your email address or payment details, please contact the Member Services team for assistance.
How do I upgrade my membership to Advantage or Professional Plus?
Please contact the Member Services team for assistance in upgrading your membership.
