MEDIA RELEASE 16 December 2020 Rapid Response teams ready, additional new storage capacity, increased information sharing. Increased collaboration and new investment in distribution logistics have provided additional certainty for the medicine supply chain in the event of seasonal disasters such as bushfires, floods and cyclones, according to … [Read more...]

MEDIA RELEASE 17 September 2020 Members of the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) have welcomed today’s decision by the ACCC allowing continued cooperation to support Australians with access to medicines and pharmacy products during the COVID-19 emergency. Interim authorisation was initially granted in March this year. Today's … [Read more...]

MEDIA RELEASE 14 August 2020 The National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of API CEO and Managing Director Richard Vincent as Chair of the NPSA Board.  Symbion CEO Brett Barons has been appointed Deputy Chair. In line with the NPSA’s rotation policy, Sigma CEO and Managing Director Mark Hooper … [Read more...]

MEDIA RELEASE 16 JUNE 2020 Vital role of wholesalers recognised in new agreement Maintains high standards, supports timely and equitable access to medicines  The National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) has welcomed increased government funding for Australia’s network of medicine wholesalers, which will provide ongoing … [Read more...]

MEDIA RELEASE 7 MAY 2020  - Members of the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) have recorded an historic milestone distributing more than 70 million PBS medicines during March and April, according to data collated by the industry body. Increased demand caused by COVID-19 has seen more medicines delivered to the community over … [Read more...]