New Pharmacy Services in Tasmania

/ Tasmania Scope

What will Tasmanian pharmacists be able to do?

Participating community pharmacies across Tasmania will be able to provide medication and treatment to eligible patients for the following conditions:

skin conditions
ear infections
reflux
rhinitis
and more!

These services are expected to become available in 2026 as pharmacists complete their training. Once they are available, Tasmanians will enjoy quicker, more convenient access to the health care they need.

SERVICES What we currently offer in TAS

Urinary Tract Infection

Community pharmacies now offer convenient access to diagnosis and treatment for uncomplicated UTIs, including antibiotic supply when necessary.

Oral contraceptive

Participating pharmacies now offer oral contraceptive resupply services, making it easier than ever to access ongoing care and support for women’s health.

Frequently asked questions

No. Only pharmacists who complete additional training will be able to provide the new services in community pharmacies

Community pharmacists will be trained to treat everyday health conditions, including ear infections, reflux, skin conditions, and more.

Similar initiatives are already in place in Queensland where patients can access treatment for more than 20 everyday and long-term health conditions at their local community pharmacy.

The expanded services are expected to become available in 2026, as community pharmacists complete the required training.

No. Community pharmacists will be able to treat a limited number of conditions after they have completed additional training. The ability of pharmacists to treat these everyday health conditions will relieve pressure on GP’s allowing them to focus on more complex cases.

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Terms & Conditions – 2027 National Pharmacy Awards

1. Organiser and Overview

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, registered office Level 2, 15 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 (Guild), organises and promotes the National Pharmacy Awards (Awards)
The Awards recognise and reward community pharmacy teams and individuals who demonstrate excellence within their pharmacy and foster a culture of continued business and professional development
Participation in the Awards is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions
The Awards are free to enter
The Awards are a game of skill, and chance plays no role in determining the winners
The Guild reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and entrants and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, tampers with the entry process, or otherwise contravenes the integrity of the Awards
Information on how to enter and the prizes forms part of these Terms and Conditions

2. Definitions

Awards means the National Pharmacy Awards
Nominee means a pharmacy, pharmacist or student pharmacist identified via the public nomination process
Entrant means a nominee invited by the Guild to proceed to Round Two who submits a completed entry in accordance with these Terms and Conditions
Finalist means an Entrant shortlisted by a State or Territory judging panel
Winner means a State or Territory Winner or a National Winner
Primary Contact means the person nominated on the entry form as the main contact for the Entry
Officer means a National Councillor of the Guild or a member of a Guild branch committee
Competition Period has the meaning set out in Section 5
Judging Panel means the State or Territory judging panel and the National judging panel, as convened by the Guild
Judging Handbook means the internal guidance maintained by the Guild that outlines the conduct, protocols and procedures for judging across all stages

3. Award Categories

There are five award categories:

Community Pharmacy of the Year
Community Pharmacist of the Year
Community Pharmacy Intern of the Year
Student Pharmacist of the Year
Community Pharmacy Assistant of the Year

One winner is selected for each award at State and Territory level. These winners become finalists for the National Awards. From the finalists, one National Winner is selected per award

4. Eligibility

Entry is open to:

Australian pharmacy owners and their staff who are current financial members of the Guild at the time of entry and throughout the period leading up to the announcement of the National Winner
Pharmacies that are QCPP accredited at the time of submission or become QCPP accredited prior to 30 September 2026

Additional eligibility notes

Previous Guild Pharmacy of the Year entrants may submit entries
Previous winners of Community Pharmacy of the Year or National Pharmacy Awards must wait five years from the date of their winning to be eligible to enter the awards again
Unless otherwise notified by the Guild, previous winners of Community Pharmacist, Intern, Student and Pharmacy Assistant of the Year may re-enter in subsequent years

The following are not eligible to enter

Employees of the Guild or any of its branches
Pharmacies that are not current financial members of the Guild
Any pharmacy in which a branch or National President has a significant management interest, including as a managing owner or where they are actively involved in day-to-day operations.
Any pharmacy in which an officer, branch or National President has a controlling interest
This requirement will be waived for ACT and NT which have fewer pharmacies and fewer still where members are not represented on branch committee. Additional steps will be taken in these locations to avoid conflicts of interest in judging.
Eligibility questions are determined at the sole discretion of the Judging Panel and the Guild. The decision is final

5. Nomination Period and Time Zone

Entries open at 11am AEDT on Thursday 12 March 2026 and close at 11:59 pm AEST on Sunday 12 April 2026.
Nominations received after the Competition Period are ineligible

6. Nomination and Entry Process

Members of the public, healthcare workers, pharmacists and those in the pharmacy sector may nominate community pharmacies, community pharmacists and student pharmacists
Nominations are submitted via Find a Pharmacy at https://findapharmacy.com.au/awards
Multiple nominations are permitted in the first nomination round
A nomination does not constitute an Entry
The Guild will invite shortlisted nominees to proceed to Round Two and submit a full Entry with supporting evidence
Once invited to Round Two, only one Entry for each award category may be submitted per eligible pharmacy
Entries must be submitted online using the Guild’s official entry form. Any submission sent without completing the online entry form is invalid
The Guild may request additional information concerning any Entry
Incomplete, indecipherable, damaged or corrupt entries, or entries not received due to technological issues, are invalid
The Guild may, at its sole discretion, accept an Entry or supporting materials affected by exceptional circumstances where fairness and integrity are not compromised
The Guild will not reimburse any costs associated with undertaking professional photography or videography for submission into Round Two and Entrants are reminded that there is no requirement or expectation that the materials be professionally produced
The Guild may consolidate multiple public nominations referring to the same Entrant and may reallocate a nomination or Entry to a different Award category where eligibility is met and doing so better reflects the Entrant’s status

Author attribution and permissions

Entrants must ensure ownership, contributors and key personnel are accurately attributed
If an employee submits an Entry on behalf of a pharmacy, the Entrant warrants they have authority from the pharmacy owner to do so
Incorrect or misleading attribution may result in disqualification

7. Judging and Assessment

Judging structure

The Guild convenes judging panels at its discretion: one at State and Territory level, comprised of at least one local Officer, and one at National level.
Each Judging Panel consists of a minimum of three members
In appointing Judges, the Guild will seek to ensure diversity of experience, geography and gender representation reflective of the community pharmacy profession
Judges should not serve in the same judging role for more than three consecutive years unless otherwise approved by the Guild

Confidentiality and conflicts

All judges must sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any real, potential or perceived conflict of interest prior to accessing any Entries
If a conflict is identified, the judge must withdraw from deliberations on the affected Entry

Assessment process

Each Entry is reviewed by National Secretariat to ensure it meets the minimum criteria being forwarded to the Judging Panel
The Judging Panel may shortlist up to five Finalists per award for each State or Territory
The Judging Panel may undertake site visits at Finalist pharmacy premises and conduct interviews with the Primary Contact and other identified staff
The Judging Panel may conduct interviews with nominated pharmacists and student pharmacists and other identified staff
The Judging Panel may obtain expert advice where specialist clinical, regulatory, QCPP or public health expertise is required to evaluate an Entry
Following State and Territory assessment, Winners are determined for each category
A separate National Judging Panel assesses State and Territory Winners to determine National Winners for each category

Assessment criteria

Criteria is broad, reflecting the wide scope of activities and services available in pharmacy and includes:

Innovation in service delivery and practice models
Community impact and patient outcomes
Professional development culture and workforce capability
Business excellence and sustainability
Leadership and advocacy, including collaboration and mentorship
For student entrants, potential for impact and commitment to the profession

Judging procedures and outcomes

Detailed judging procedures are set out in the Guild Awards Judging Handbook, which guides the conduct and deliberations of all Judges
This is a game of skill, and no element of chance determines winners
The decision of the Judging Panels is final, and no correspondence will be entered into
Entrants may submit procedural queries only. Judging outcomes cannot be appealed

8. Grounds for Disqualification

Providing false, misleading or incomplete information
Failing to maintain eligibility requirements, including QCPP accreditation by 30 September 2026
Attempting to influence judges or interfere with the judging process
Failing to reasonably participate in required interviews or site visits
Conduct that brings, or is likely to bring, the Awards or the Guild into disrepute
Breaching these Terms and Conditions
Material misattribution of contributors or ownership in an Entry

9. Awarding of Prizes and Announcements

State and Territory Winners will be announced at the respective Guild branch events.
National Winners will be announced at the opening plenary session of APP 2027 on the Gold Coast
All Finalists will be invited to attend APP 2026 and provided a travel allowance as set out in Section 10
All National Finalists will be recognised at the session and videos may be played in full or in part

10. Travel Allowances and prize monies

Travel allowance for Finalists attending APP 2027

The Guild will arrange and book return flights and accommodation on behalf of the prize winners for the purpose of attending the APP 2027
All travel arrangements will be made at the Guild’s discretion, including selection of airlines, flight times, accommodation type, and location.
Winners may be required to provide personal information necessary to complete these bookings.
Any additional travel, upgrades, changes, or incidental expenses not expressly covered by the Guild will be the responsibility of the winners.

Prize monies

State and Territory Winners prize money 2027

Student Pharmacist – $2,500 ($20,000)
Community Pharmacist – $2,500 ($20,000)
Community Pharmacy – $5,000 ($40,000)

National Winners prize money

Student Pharmacist – $5,000
Community Pharmacist – $7,500
Community Pharmacy – $15,000

Redemption and payment conditions

Travel allowance covers flights to APP 2027 and accommodation
The Guild will advise whether travel is booked by the Guild or reimbursed upon valid tax invoices and receipts
Where travel is booked by the Guild, changes or upgrades are at the Winner’s cost and subject to airline and accommodation provider policies
Where reimbursement is used, valid tax invoices and receipts are required, and a reimbursement window may be set by the Guild and communicated in writing
Cash prizes for Community Pharmacy are payable to the pharmacy entity. Cash prizes for individual categories are payable to the individual winner unless otherwise agreed
Prizes and allowances may constitute assessable income. Winners are responsible for any taxation implications
The organising body may amend or substitute prizes at its discretion with prizes of equal or greater value

Awards Alumni

All Finalists become members of the Guild Pharmacy Awards Alumni, a network of recognised community pharmacies and pharmacists
Alumni members may be invited to exclusive events and opportunities for collaboration and networking

11. Publicity, Content and Intellectual Property

Photos and video content may be captured throughout the competition for publicity and promotional purposes
Finalist videos highlighting achievements may be used in full or part, including at APP 2027 and in future Guild promotions
By participating, Entrants consent to reasonable use of their name, likeness, image, voice, pharmacy name and story for promotional, marketing and media without further compensation, unless prohibited by law
Materials created by or for the Guild during the Awards, including photography and video packages, are owned by the Guild but will usually be shared with winners.
Entrants must ensure they have obtained necessary consents for any third-party materials they submit

12. Privacy and Data Handling

The Guild collects, uses, discloses and otherwise handles personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy at www.guild.org.au
To protect privacy, the Guild will not provide information about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts specified on the Entry
The Guild will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant is not selected as a Finalist
All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be clearly marked not for publication and, if appropriate, submitted as an appendix. The Guild will keep such information confidential and use it only for assessment purposes
Personal data will be stored securely in accordance with applicable privacy laws
The Guild will retain entries and associated information for five years

13. Winner and Finalist Obligations

Finalists and Winners agree to participate in reasonable media, promotional and speaking activities related to the Awards
Finalists and Winners agree to attend the relevant award announcements wherever reasonably practicable
Entrants must notify the Guild promptly if they become subject to regulatory or professional conduct proceedings that could reasonably impact the integrity of the Awards

14. Technology, Access and Liability

The Guild does not accept responsibility for incomplete, damaged or corrupt entries or for any technological issues preventing an entry from being received within the Competition Period
To the extent permitted by law, the Guild is not liable for any loss, damage or injury suffered as a result of entering or in connection with the Awards, except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded

15. Changes to the Awards

The Guild may amend these Terms and Conditions, the Awards structure or the published dates where necessary. Any material changes will be communicated on the Awards webpage
The Guild may publish updates to the Judging Handbook or processes from time to time, provided the integrity and fairness of the Awards are maintained
If there is any inconsistency between these Terms and any other published material, these Terms prevail

16. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Australian Capital Territory. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Australian Capital Territory

17. Contact

For questions about eligibility, process or procedure, contact the Guild via the Awards webpage at https://findapharmacy.com.au/awards