The latest events
We look at some of the major upcoming events in the pharmacy calendar PSA24: Your pathway to progress It’s little more than a month until PSA24, Australia’s premier educational beacon …
Arrest after armed robbery
A man has been charged after he brought a fake gun to a pharmacy and demanded medication Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged armed …
World news wrapup – 23 May 2024
British pharmacists call for authority to substitute medications; pharmacist plans return to Gaza days after evacuations; Candian patients want more from their pharmacy. London, UK: Pharmacists in the UK are …
Western Sydney pharmacy scoops banner’s top award
Having collected two Pharmacy of the Year titles at APP in March, a Western Sydney store has added to its 2024 award haul Emerton Pharmacy has added the Amcal Pharmacy …
The Week in Review
Tuesday night’s Federal Budget dominated the week’s news with Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealing an insight into what to expect from the 8CPA The week started with the National Australian Pharmacy …
TGA issues SSSI for abatacept
Pharmacists authorised to substitute Orencia 125mg/mL products to deal with shortages The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) in response to shortages of both …
Pharmacy gets new patron
Monarch marks coronation anniversary by becoming patron of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III has become the third successive British monarch to be …
Footy team removes cannabis branding
The Dolphins National Rugby League club has worked with the TGA, agreeing to remove Alternaleaf branding from its jerseys and on signages displayed at stadiums during its games This followed …
SA community pharmacy OCP resupply service
From 6 May 2024, pharmacists in South Australia can provide women who meet certain criteria with a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription It is …
Nurse fined following botox bust
Victorian nurse handed infringement notices totalling more than $7,500 over the alleged importation of unapproved prescription-only products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued two fines to a Victoria-based nurse …
Mixed views on stagnant pharmacy pay
Suggestions that the feminisation of the pharmacy workforce is contributing to the stagnation of wages is up for debate Readers of the AJP have shared mixed responses to a South …
Leading the way
PSA announces package to support credentialed pharmacists The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced a comprehensive membership package to support credentialed pharmacists through the transition to new credentials, and …