Concerns raised over ‘doctor’s bag’ claims
Department issues prescriber bag ‘dos and don’ts’ advice Pharmacists are being urged to remember their obligations when supply and claiming “doctor’s bag” medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). …
TWC launches new program to support prescribers
Initiative gives pharmacists direct access to peers who are actively delivering prescribing and expanded scope services in community pharmacy TerryWhite Chemmart has announced the launch of its national clinical faculty, …
‘You have to be flexible’: CWH co-founder
Australia’s community pharmacy sector might look quite different had Chemist Warehouse co-founder studied for his MBA before launching the discount giant “Had I done an MBA before I started, I …
Clinical governance principles for pharmacy services under review
Pharmacists are being invited to participate in a review to update the profession’s clinical governance principles for the provision of services The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is conducting a …
Sainsbury Awards nomination deadline looms
Nominations for the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards are set to close on 31 August 2026 Pharmacists, students and interns are being urged to nominate supervisors and educators …
The week in review
Community campaign restores pharmacy access, NIP update on COVID vaccines and a warning for hundreds on Queensland owners were among the topics our readers clicked on this week Earlier this …
Delegates undaunted by challenging weather
Pharmacists from across Australia gathered at Mt Buller for three days of professional development, networking and inspiration at the 34th annual Snow Business conference Hosted by Attain and Medici Capital, …
Tips and traps from pharmacist influencers
Pharmacists with large online followings recently shared their words of wisdom for other professionals, including how to protect patients and adhere to regulations. Here’s what they had to say If …
The week in review
Coroner slams “horrific” medication errors, peptides put pressure on needle exchanges and do “pharmacists make the best doctors”? These were the topics our readers looked at this week A coroner …
SSSI for dapsone tablets
A shortage of 25mg tablets prompted the substitution guidance The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued substitution advice due to the short supply of dapsone 25mg tablets. Under the …
Kudos to Amanda Galbraith: APC
The Australia Pharmacy Council (APC) has congratulated its board director, Amanda Galbraith, on recently being awarded a Fellowship of the Pharmaceutical Society The award was made in recognition of Galbraith’s …
Nominate a wellbeing warrior
The Pharmacists’ Support Service has announced that nominations for the John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award for 2026 are open The awards, which honour the significant contribution of John Coppock to …