Anthony is a community pharmacist and has been a proprietor of community pharmacies since 2006 in outer south eastern Melbourne. He is a Vice-President of the Victorian Branch and National Councillor of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, after having served as Victorian Branch President between 2013-2024.
His pharmacies have been recognised for community engagement and patient service excellence on multiple occasions at both a State and National level. Over the past decade, Anthony has served on a range of advisory boards for multi-national pharmaceutical companies and had advisory roles with State and Federal governments.
In 2019, Anthony was the recipient of the Holt Australia Day Award recognising his contribution to health promotion, primary healthcare and volunteerism in the community. In 2024, Anthony was inducted into the Distinguished Alumni for Monash University (Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences).
In 2021, Anthony was appointed the Chair of the Pharmacy Guild’s Health Economics and Policy committee – which leads engagement and negotiation with the Commonwealth government and Department of Health for five yearly Community Pharmacy Agreements (including serving as lead negotiator for the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement).
Chair of Health Economics and Policy Committee, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Vice President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria
Anthony Tassone
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COVID-19 SAFE GUIDELINES
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
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