The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Email Format
Public HealthAustralian Capital Territory, Australia201-500 Employees
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia serves as the national peak body for community pharmacy, based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. It traces its origins to 1928 when it formed from several state-based groups, and it operates as an employers' organisation under the Fair Work Act. The Guild represents its members and supports the community pharmacy model as the primary means of delivering medicines, medication management, and related health services to Australians. Across Australia, roughly six thousand community pharmacies dispense about 250 million prescriptions each year, with most prescriptions funded under the PBS at a uniform price. Its work centers on liaising and negotiating with governments, manufacturers, wholesalers, and other entities involved in health care delivery to maintain access and equity. In March 2026, the Guild announced partnerships to bring AI-powered clinical solutions to community pharmacies, signaling expanded collaboration with technology providers.