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 …
Knowles to advocate for ‘meaningful recognition’
Newly elected PSA Queensland president pledges to champion evidence-based practice, expanded clinical scope and push for greater recognition for the profession Hospital pharmacist, Hannah Knowles, has been elected as …
World news wrapup: 5 June 2025
Expanded scope of practice services are delivering improved access to care, while Amazon Pharmacy is looking to improve medication management with enhanced services. London, UK: More than five million patients …
The week in review
CWH families shoot up the “Rich List”, mooted changes to Queensland ownership rules, pharmacists “living week-to-week” and the push for higher pay to match scope were among our top stories …