Poll: Preparing for paracetamol scheduling changes
Patient safety concerns are behind the reduction in maximum pack sizes of paracetamol products…are you prepared? Tell us here The changes affect packs available for general, Schedule 2 and S3 …
Ozempic shortage to continue in 2025
Diabetes medication to remain in short supply throughout 2025, manufacturer warns Efforts to boost the production of Ozempic (semaglutide) are not expected to alleviate shortages of the medication in the …
TGA prepares for discontinuation of Protaphane InnoLet insulin cartridges
Novo Nordisk to discontinue the Protaphane InnoLet human insulin (rys) 100 IU/mL injection multidose cartridge on 1 February 2025 Pharmacists can now use a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) to …
Pharmacy privacy an issue in medical abortion: report
A new report highlights “stark variations” between where patients seeking medical abortion live, and where health care providers are based The report, from Family Planning Australia, notes a discrepancy in …
Pharmacy 777 WA’s best large business
Western Australian pharmacy group scoops state business award Pharmacy 777 has been named as Western Australia’s Large Business of the Year 2024. Established on Canning Highway in Applecross, WA …
Rifaximin use sparks superbug concern
A new study has found that an antibiotic for liver disease patients could expose them to greater risk of a dangerous superbug An international team of researchers has found that …
Travelling and learning made easier: the 2025 PSA Offshore Conference
An update on next year’s PSA Offshore Refresher conference and more news in upcoming events Vietnam is one of the most popular travel destinations for Australians with good reason. As …
Eli Lilly clarifies Mounjaro availability
Manufacturer moves to correct inaccurate reporting on the availability of Mounjaro Mandatory shortage reporting requirements for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines is causing confusion about the availability …
Immersive learning celebrated
Following a year of partnership with Audirie, PSA says it plans to expand use of AI-powered pharmacist prescriber simulations in 2025 PSA and Audirie are celebrating the first anniversary of …
World news wrapup – 5 December 2024
Financial pressures are forcing pharmacy closures in the US, with owners in the UK are planning to limit services to secure a funding boost, while a Canadian pharmacist is supplementing …
Seeto succeeds Plunkett as RUM chair
Long-service RUM Project chair, Warwick Plunkett, calls time Australasian College of Pharmacy chief executive, Amanda Seeto, has been elected as the new chair of the Return Unwanted Medicines (RUM) …
New recognition
PSA-credentialed pharmacists gain new official post-nominals The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced new professional post-nominals for members who have achieved Medication Management Review (MMR) and Aged Care Onsite …