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Finding those with influence
Help us identify the most influential people in pharmacy today How does one define influence? According to the Macquarie Dictionary it is: “1. invisible or insensible action exerted by one …
Doctors aim to standardise prescribing
Prescribing battle rolls on as AMA issues ’10 minimum standards for prescribing’, criticises ‘jurisdictions pushing’ non-collaborative arrangements The Australian Medical Association has recently released a new ’10 minimum standards for …
‘Australia needs passionate pharmacists now more than ever’
Assistant Minister lauds pharmacy students’ efforts to secure “prac payments” as a win for healthcare The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association’s (NAPSA’s) leadership of the campaign to have the Commonwealth …
‘Get in front of the curve’
Pharmacy owners need to “start controlling their destiny” when it comes to lease negotiations and engage with landlords early, Lease1 director, Phil Chapman says Competitive activity in the retail rental …
The top 10
Errors, attacks in pharmacy and business advice have topped the list of our most read stories over the previous month These were the ten most read stories on our website …
Milestone for subsidised women’s meds
New figures shed light on how many women have accessed PBS-funded medicines for common conditions and contraception Subsidised medicines for contraception, endometriosis and menopause have been accessed by more than …
GLP-1s avoid anti-doping listing
Athletes are being warned to be “very careful” when using GLP-1s by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), with the organisation to continue monitoring them in 2027 Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro …
From technical to personality: the evolution of what patients expect
A group of pharmacists have shared how hiring patterns and business models will likely evolve in the next five years alongside consumer demands Pharmacists will need to refocus on personality …
Emergency Locum Service goes to tender
Quotations are being sought for the provision of the Emergency Locum Service Program The Pharmacy Programs Administrator is seeking quotations for the operation of the Emergency Locum Service (ELS). The service …
‘We haven’t lost our appetite for reform’: Minns
Premier announces scope expansion with pharmacists to have access to all NIP vaccines, plus the ability to deliver wound care, chronic disease management, and treat ear infections Graduates of the …
‘A prescription is not an outcome’: medical group
The RACGP wants an independent evaluation of a pharmacy prescribing trial for uncomplicated UTIs The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has asked the Federal Government to independently compare …
World news wrapup: 10 September 2026
Hundreds of tonnes of pharmacy stock destroyed; pharmacist accused of drugging employee; calls for pharmacy crime crackdown Ukraine: A warehouse containing hundreds of tonnes of pharmacy stock has been destroyed …
dRx series: Deprescribing sedative hypnotics in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at sedative hypnotics in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health …