AI-generated health content sparks concern
Growing concerns among health professionals about the impact of online medical misinformation, new report highlights Health professionals are increasingly worried about medical misinformation in their communities, according to new data …
TGA moves to strengthen confidence in sunscreen
New testing requirements to bolster sunscreen standards, regulator says Proposed sunscreen reforms will aim to strengthen testing and specific ingredient quality requirements, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reveals. The move …
The week in review
Pharmacist prescribing, speculation over the sale of top-performing stores from the Infinity Pharmacy Group, and Sigma’s growth plans caught the headlines this week “Guardrails” need to be implemented before pharmacists’ …
Vicious attack in Victoria
It is October 1956 and the pharmacy sector is facing accusations of profiteering at patients’ expense A virulent attack on chemists was sustained in ‘The Argus’ (Melbourne) for a period of …
PBAC backs ADHD meds listing change
Changes to PBS restrictions for atomoxetine and guanfacine for the treatment of ADHD are being supported by the PBAC The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) is backing a move to broaden access …
The week in review
Eli Lilly’s direct-to-consumer distribution model and the recall of Andrographis products continued to attract headlines this week Reassurances from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly are doing little to ease pharmacists’ concerns …
Owner ‘stoked’ to win state PotY title
Guild names Queensland’s Community Pharmacy of the Year, with former NAPSA president claiming intern title Co-proprietor Karen Brown says claiming the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Queensland Community Pharmacy of the Year title …
‘Demographic tsunami’ approaching health system
Doctors call for “urgent investment” in healthcare as Baby Boomers hit their 80s Fresh investment in healthcare is needed to better prepare Victoria’s hospital system to meet the needs of …
Board opens consultation on supervised practice
Proposed changes to registration standards to allow for “greater flexibility in supervision arrangements for interns” The Pharmacy Board of Australia has opened a public consultation on its proposed changes to …
The week in review
LillyDirect concerns, the threats facing pharmacies and fee changes were among our readers’ topics of interest this week As pharmacists continue to raise the alarm about LillyDirect’s plans, a Pharmacy …
Victorian MP makes $1.7m after-hours pharmacy election pledge
Labor is set to fund after-hours pharmacy services to Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula if it wins next month’s state election Almost three years after Labor pulled the pin on Victoria’s 24-hour Supercare …
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 …