Ulrike Schuermann

Presentation at APP 2021 – The State of the Industry

Guest panellist Richard Vincent, Chair of NPSA, explains it is essential that NPSA members are central to decision making in health logistics and that their collective value is understood. Our business is singularly focused on health. We are the experts in supporting pharmacy and its customers in supply chain management. The transcript follows … [Read more...]

BioPharmaDispatch article: Frustration over government’s non-use of CSO infrastructure

In the News by BioPharmaDispatch May 24, 2021 - Australia's full-line pharmaceutical wholesalers remain 'frustrated' over their lack of involvement in the rollout of the COVID-19 national immunisation program. API's Richard Vincent is the chair of the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA). He told BioPharmaDispatch, "Our core … [Read more...]

NPSA welcomes Pfizer decision to return to CSO wholesaler distribution model

MEDIA RELEASE 19 May 2021 Advancing medical solutions that protect the health of all Australians. The National Pharmaceutical Services Association has welcomed the decision by Pfizer Australia to resume medicine distribution services through the Community Service Obligation (CSO) wholesaler model. Pfizer has announced a return to the … [Read more...]

NPSA members working to deliver vital medicines to flood-affected regions

MEDIA RELEASE 23 March 2021 Members of the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) are working in collaboration with emergency services to deliver essential medicines and pharmacy supplies to towns and cities inundated by floods. Disaster management plans are operational across NPSA’s New South Wales and South East Queensland … [Read more...]

NPSA thanks George Tambassis as Pharmacy Guild passes the baton

MEDIA RELEASE 19 March 2021 Members of the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) have paid tribute to outgoing President of the Pharmacy Guild George Tambassis who is stepping down after three terms spanning seven years in the role. The Guild has announced that Queensland branch President Trent Twomey has been elected as Mr … [Read more...]