Brett MacFarlane joins the AJP
We welcome a leading pharmacist educator and writer onto our team Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm (Hons), PhD, FACP, MPS has been appointed to the new role of Clinical Editor and …
Ferrari-loving fraudster back in dispensary
Suspended pharmacist “appeared to be working” in store, despite 200-metre bail ban A Sydney pharmacist who is awaiting sentencing after entering a guilty plea in relation to a $5.1 million …
The week in review
Pay matters dominated this week, with a union securing a deal for workers and another workforce joining industrial action A new pay deal being put to workers at National Pharmacies …
PDL enters new field of service
PDL to assist widows of its members to secure “fair and reasonable” prices for pharmacy businesses It’s June 1956, and moving, on a recommendation from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s …
Breaking through the limits
Medicines Management 2026 aims to unlock the limitless potential of pharmacy practice as the conference celebrates its 50th birthday In 2026, Medicines Management, AdPha’s annual conference, returns to Brisbane, as …
The week in review
Pharmacy prescribing received renewed attention, strengthened ownership laws and Sigma walking away from Boots were among our top stories this week A group of seven organisations, including the Royal Australian …
PSA seeks harm reduction champion
PSA launches search for a pharmacist to become its spokesperson on harm minimisation The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is inviting pharmacists to submit expressions of interest to become its first harm reduction champion. The organisation is …
World news wrapup – 18 June 2026
Community pharmacy at the centre of 10-year plan; NZ Post faces last-minute plea to save pharmacy post office; union members rally to have votes counted London, UK: Pharmacy is “one of the NHS’s most …
TWC names award winners
The banner group announced its pharmacist of the year, alongside gongs for innovation and early career success TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has named Victorian pharmacist Anna Theophilos the chain’s pharmacist of …
Fines issued for illegal cosmetic injectables
The TGA says close to $20,000 in fines were paid after unapproved pre-filled syringes were imported into the country The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has fined a Victoria-based nurse and …
The week in review
Pharmacy figures honoured for King’s Birthday, Sigma eyes UK giant and the end of the line for a popular consumer service were among our readers’ top picks this week A …
APC refreshes board
The council announced two new directors will join the board, while another has been reappointed The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has appointed Paul Shinkfield and Michael Soriano as new directors. Collectively, the …