World news wrapup – 26 June 2025
Pharmacy owners face charges over an illegal drug scheme; “time capsule” pharmacy goes under the hammer; New Zealanders get access to OTC melatonin Pace, Florida, US: Husband and wife pharmacy …
ParagonCare appoints new CEO
Pharmaceutical wholesaler ParagonCare says its current COO and executive director will soon lead the business, a year after the company’s merger with CH2 The wholesaler announced Carmen Riley would take …
The week in review
Doctors again slam pharmacy prescribing, students excluded from prac payments and the tiny proportion of non-prescription vapes sold through pharmacies were among the hot topics this week Doctors have made …
WA Guild backs training funding
Extra funding to train community pharmacists is “an important first step” in helping patients access care, the Western Australian Guild branch says The Western Australian government has allocated $1.3m towards …
Pharmacy assistant winners revealed
The national Guild has named the state and territory Pharmacy Assistant of the Year winners, who will vie for the Australian title in September The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s president …
World news wrapup – 19 June 2025
Pharmacists are set to become central players in the future of European healthcare delivery; potentially deadly dispensing error spotted by patient’s father; champion golfer made late-night pharmacy trip before major …
‘Boys deserve a raise’ after foiling CWH alleged robbery
An Instagram user has published phone footage of two Chemist Warehouse employees stopping alleged shoplifters from leaving their store The social media account, @its_called_straya, shows two of the discount giant’s …
Pharmacist faces July sentencing
A Tasmanian pharmacist is set to be sentenced following allegations related to her dispensing, including of controlled substances and narcotics The Advocate reports that the pharmacist and her defence team …
‘We are in a privileged position’ to help men: Butt
Pharmacists have a key role to play in supporting men to access healthcare, Men’s Health Downunder founder says Community pharmacists are being urged to use chats with male patients to …
Protonitazene risk with fake Xanax
ACT Health has issued an alert regarding counterfeit Xanax, which contains a range of substances including a non-registered benzodiazepine “A mix of dangerous drugs has been found in counterfeit (fake) …
Innovative pharmacists recognised at PSA awards
A group of pharmacists known for championing patient care were honoured at the PSA Victorian Pharmacy Awards last week The awards, which were presented by Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) …
The week in review
A pay win for hard-working pharmacists, Wesfarmers acquires a new discounter and projections about Sigma’s growth plans were among the topics that had readers talking this week In positive news …