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New guidance on reported penicillin allergy
Pharmacists are well placed to begin discussions with patients who believe they are allergic to penicillin, one expert says New guidelines, training and resources are aimed at supporting health professionals …
World news wrapup: 22 October 2026
Owner’s horror as pharmacy burns in Paris riots; young Italian pharmacists work to address woeful graduate retainment rate; concern over South Korean star’s viral performances Paris, France: Odelia Sitbon, a …
Sigma/CWH ‘only just beginning’ its evolution: Verrocchi
Sigma Healthcare’s largest shareholder has no plans to divest his stake in the company he wants to become “a truly international healthcare powerhouse” Less than two years after its merger …
MS-2 Step change to make a real difference: sponsor
The TGA has extended the approved use of MS-2 Step (mifepristone and misoprostol) MS-2 Step is now approved for early medical abortion up to 70 days (10 weeks) of pregnancy, …
Guild warns against extrapolating doc error data
Medical indemnity insurer Avant has released new research into prescribing errors made by doctors, and urged governments to stop expanding pharmacist prescribing Nine Media outlets including the Sydney Morning Herald …
‘Prevention alone isn’t enough’
Australia’s cyber security agency is rolling out a new Essentials Series to support organisations to protect themselves against evolving threats Changes to Australia’s cyber threat environment is behind the rollout …
‘Suitability gap’ limiting pharmacy workforce
Employers are struggling to find suitable candidates for roles across the pharmacy sector, new data from Jobs and Skills Australia reveals Shortages of pharmacists are persisting, with the community pharmacy …
Oral health series: understanding dental pain
What role can pharmacists play in dental pain? Dr Alex Park takes a look Dental pain is a common presentation in pharmacy. Pharmacists are not expected to diagnose the underlying …
Ahpra media warning after ‘quite brazen’ offending
Ahpra has contacted media organisations urging them to check the status of anyone claiming to be a registered health practitioner The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has prosecuted Heassan Al …
Pharmacy shines in NT awards
Pharmacists are among those who have been celebrated as outstanding allied health professionals in the Northern Territory The Northern Territory government has presented its 2026 NT Allied Health Excellence Awards, …
Priceline to be stronger post Infinity: Wesfarmers Health
“Vast majority” of Infinity stores are expected to remain under the Priceline Pharmacy banner after the administration process is completed, Wesfarmers Health says Wesfarmers Health is confident that most of …