Fake pharmacist busted with cocaine
Unregistered ‘chemist’ ordered to forfeit supplies of cocaine and other dangerous drugs It’s June 1936, and an aspiring pharmacist, William Ernest Pollard, is in the dock after being arrested for “having pretended …
Sepsis focus for new-look resource
Biggest ever ‘yellow book’ launches as AIDH10 enters a new digital era The new 10th edition of the Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook features information on more than 500 injectable medicines, …
World News wrapup – 11 June 2026
Union closes in on pay deals; service focus makes Welsh pharmacies attractive to buyers; rising operational costs are impacting pharmacy owners’ confidence Newport, Rhode Island, US: The Pharmacy Guild says it is “seeing a …
Pharmacy’s worth of drugs in spare bedroom
Weapons search at a Lake Illawarra home uncovers a range of prohibited and prescription-only drugs A 35-year-old NSW man claims haul of cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, MDMA, sildenifil, psilocybin and …
Antibiotic by-products contributing to resistance
Breakdown products can trigger resistance at the same exposure level as the original antibiotics, Australian researchers find Antibiotic byproducts can retain the ability to promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria even …
Pharmacists recognised in King’s Birthday honours list
Former PSA Pharmacist of the Year winner amongst a quartet of pharmacy sector stalwarts to receive King’s Birthday honours A former member of the AJP’s editorial board, and the current …
The week in review
Our top stories over the past week and what you can expect next week Pharmacists earning award wages are set to benefit from a 4.75% increase in base rates from …
Unapproved ibutamoren product warning
The TGA has issued an alert due to an undeclared ingredient linked to a range of serious health outcomes The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says ‘Pharmatech’ branded MK-677 capsules (containing …
Glass in supplement bottle prompt recall
Concerns over the potential presence of glass fragments in bottles of two batches of Nature’s Own supplements sparks recall Sanofi-Aventis Healthcare is recalling two products due to the possible presence of glass …
PS NSW: Celebrating 150 years
The PSA’s NSW branch is celebrating 150 years of supporting pharmacy, with a gala dinner at the University of Sydney Tickets are now selling for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, …
GBMA chief steps down
Departing GBMA chief executive lauded for strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to improving medicines affordability After eight years at the helm of the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA), Marnie …
The week in review
The latest on GLP-1 listings, NSW broadens nasal FluMist access and a potential pharmacy payment for diphtheria vaccination were among our readers’ picks this week A pricing agreement is needed …