The week in review
Takeovers dominated the last seven days in pharmacy, with one merger edging closer to completion plans for another were unveiled Shareholders of wholesaler Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse gave their …
eHealth NSW new head has clinical background in pharmacy
eHealth NSW has welcomed Richard Taggart as he started his role as the permanent chief executive at eHealth NSW and chief information officer for NSW Health The organisation says that …
The week in review
Medicines shortages, the rollout of the RSV maternal vaccination program and the implications of the Chemist Warehouse/Sigma merger on franchisees’ bank balances captured the headlines this week Mark Butler the …
Sacklers $7.4b opioid settlement
Owners of Purdue Pharma reach multi-billion dollar agreement to settle thousands of lawsuits over their role in the US opioid crisis Members of the Sackler family, which owns Purdue Pharma …
Quantifying the dementia trajectory
Researchers deep dive into the survival ranges for those with dementia… and find out that predicting the need for nursing home care remains complex The average life expectancy of people …
PBS biosimilar substitution warning
Pharmacists reminded of biosimilar substitution requirements Pharmacists are being advised to pay attention when selecting Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) codes when substituting biosimilar medications, to ensure the correct product is …
Chemist Warehouse franchisees in line for post-merger windfall
Chemist Warehouse franchisees ponder $1 billion pay-day, as banks seek stake in Sigma Healthcare after it merges with the discount giant Investment bankers are in talks with some of Chemist …
Ex-SHPA president to lead new hospital group
The PSA extends its focus on hospital pharmacy with a new community of specialty interest (CSI) Former Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA – now Advanced Pharmacy Australia) president, …
‘He frankly admits his dishonesty’
A pharmacist let his registration lapse because he was ‘too unwell to work,’ thus demonstrating insight into his conduct, a tribunal says The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard that …
New body to guide cultural safety strategy
State aims to improve the experiences of Indigenous people who interact with the healthcare and regulatory system Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals invited to join a new Aboriginal Cultural Safety …
Bringing together women in pharmacy
It’s nearly time for the 2025 Women’s Pharmacy Conference Retreat Join us for Attain and Medici Capital’s 7th annual Women’s Pharmacy Conference Retreat at the Hotel Bellinzona at Hepburn …
Poll: Preparing for paracetamol scheduling changes
Patient safety concerns are behind the reduction in maximum pack sizes of paracetamol products…are you prepared? Tell us here The changes affect packs available for general, Schedule 2 and S3 …