Company Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Australasian College of Pharmacy

Mission of the Company

The Australasian College of Pharmacy aims to be a key influencer in the creation of quality education, credentialing standards, systems, and practices in Australia. The College is committed to supporting its members to reach their professional and personal development goals, delivering professional development responsive to market needs, recognizing the achievement of high standards of excellence, and advancing the practice of pharmacy in Australia.

When Founded and By Whom

The Australasian College of Pharmacy was founded in 1976. No information is available on the individual founder.

Key People in the Company

Amanda Seeto: CEO

Aaron D’Souza: President

Michelle Bou-Samra: Previous President

Headquarters

132 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia

Number of Employees

No information is available

Revenue of the Company

No information is available

What is the Company Known For

The Australasian College of Pharmacy is known for developing and delivering tailored educational, training, and research programs to advance the pharmacy profession. It provides high-quality, affordable, and accessible Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 88112).

Products

Overview of Products

The Australasian College of Pharmacy offers various educational and professional development resources, including:

1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Accredited activities delivered via webinar, podcast, and print.
2. Medication Management Reviews: Courses and accreditation processes enabling pharmacists to perform reviews.
3. State-Specific Training Courses: Such as the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.
4. Clinical Guidelines: Developed evidence-based guidelines for pharmacists.

Key Features of Each Product

1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Modes: Webinar, podcast, print.

Broad topics including clinical, leadership and management.

Meets Pharmacy Board of Australia’s annual registration requirements.

2. Medication Management Reviews

Enabling pharmacists to be remunerated for Medication Management Reviews.

Accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).

3. State-Specific Training Courses

Example: Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.

Subsidies available up to $7,000 for completion of approved courses.

Supports expanded scope of practice for community pharmacists.

4. Clinical Guidelines

Example: Management of Reflux: A guideline for pharmacists.

Key recommendations for community pharmacists on managing gastroesophageal reflux.

Available to members and supported by educational grants.

Recent Developments

Overview of Recent Developments

1. New Guideline Published

Date: 29 July 2024

Product: Management of Reflux: A guideline for pharmacists

Details: Evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and management of reflux by community pharmacists.

2. Queensland Pilot Training Subsidy

Date: 21 August 2024

Details: Subsidy applications open for community pharmacists for the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot. Up to $7,000 financial support for training.

3. Administration of Pilot Training Subsidy

Date: 02 August 2024

Details: The College engaged by Queensland Health to manage the distribution of subsidies for the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.

4. New CEO Appointment