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World News Wrapup: 8 October 2026
Crackdown on UK pharmacies advertising to public; Prescriber ‘guilty’ after distributing 2m pills; Patients skipping pharmacy in Central Africa London, England: Pharmacies in the UK have been warned about advertising …
‘Terminated’: DBG Health cuts ties with accused
The wellness empire, backed by pharmaceuticals entrepreneur Dennis Bastas, has made changes to one of its brands after charges were laid against a fitness personality Dennis Bastas’ DBG Health has …
Supporting healthier ageing
By recognising subtle changes, understanding individual goals and intervening early, pharmacists can play an important role in helping older Australians stay healthier and independent for longer, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …
‘Slashing tobacco excise and weakening vaping laws is not the solution’
A policy of cutting the tobacco excise would kill more Australians, health bodies say Following last month’s (September 2026) announcement of One Nation and the Liberal Party’s policy of making …
How have pharmacist prescribers been learning?
The Victorian Government adds new conditions to the Chemist Care Now Community Pharmacist Program, in a move supported by Monash Health Minister Ingrid Stitt visited TerryWhite Chemmart Footscray to announce …
Do ECPs need ‘Odyssey’ years?
FIP early career pharmacist group president Yi Ling Ng talks to Carlene McMaugh about how pharmacy is changing in Malaysia and internationally – including paid professional services “When I first …
TGA clampdown on unlawful importation and advertising continues
A Queensland-based health practitioner among those hit with TGA infringement notices in relation to alleged advertising of prescription medicines including ketamine Infringement notices totalling $126,720 have been issued to two …
Pharmacies face rising cyber threat: Fred
Increasing numbers of pharmacies are falling victim to cyber-attacks, Fred IT Group reports Pharmacy owners and managers are being urged to take steps to strengthen their cyber defenses following a …
Guild hits out at LillyDirect
Healthcare professionals need to be involved in prescribing and dispensing of GLP-1s, Guild leader says Plans to distribute Eli Lilly’s non-PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) listed medicines directly to patients is …
Oral Health Series: Oral health and chronic disease
Oral health should not be considered separately from general health, writes pharmacist and dentist Dr Alex Park in the first of this series on oral health For pharmacists managing chronic …
Docs, competition review member call for deregulation
Renewed calls for the abolition of the ownership and location rules have been linked to the cost of living crisis A new piece in the Australian Financial Review by economist …
Motion matters
Recent pharmacy inspections have uncovered a significant error in the way some pharmacy owners have tried to manage security The Victorian Pharmacy Authority has issued a warning from its inspectors …