Exporting the brand
Chemist Warehouse empire set to spread with the opening of its second European outlet Chemist Warehouse is celebrating the launch of its second European store, with the doors opening in …
New medicine advice warnings issued
TGA issues new warning of VTE risk with oral contraceptives containing dienogest, and updates contraception advice for tamoxifen The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued new advice regarding the risk of …
Keeping the standards high
Australian complementary medicines are regulated at internationally high standards, says CMA in response to recent criticisms from “fringe groups” Complementary medicines in Australia are regulated to the highest standards in …
The top ten
Which story headed our top ten most read articles over the last month? Stories about crime and regulatory issues dominated our readers interest recently. However the top ten stories over …
Pharmacies to supply Moderna vax from September
Moderna is to be the vaccine supplied by community pharmacies in Stage 3 of the COVID vax program, the Health Minister reveals Speaking in Canberra on Monday, Health Minister Greg …
Returning the power to the profession
What has to happen before the Pharmacy Guild can argue for increased pay for pharmacists? Does the Guild now own the full scope of practice clinical agenda? Trent Twomey talks …
The view from the hill
Guild national president Trent Twomey talks about his fight against postcode healthcare, his views on the 7CPA, pharmacy’s COVID vaccination future and professional services expansion AJP: Are you pleased to …
Pharmacists recognised
Faye McMillan, Australia’s first registered indigenous pharmacist heads a small pharmacy contingent in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List Associate Professor Faye McMillan was awarded the Medal (AM) in the …
Building better connections
The latest updates in pharmacy events: what’s happening at Pharmacy Connect 2021? Pharmacy owners wanting to establish patient centred pharmacies with closer pharmacist-patient connections will benefit from attending this year’s …
Fix the inequities
Uncapped and unregulated fees are negatively impacting use of the opioid dependency treatment program, Senator claims Questions have again been raised in Parliament about the inequities resulting from the …
Will pharmacies need a tobacco licence to sell e-cigarettes?
Much work remains to be done ahead of the 1 October start of Prescription-only e-cigarette sales, with tobacco licenses for pharmacies not ruled out Many of the regulations and requirements …
Guild stalwart joins CWH
Chemist Warehouse announces it has retained the Pharmacy Guild’s long-serving former communications director Greg Turnbull After 12 years as the Guild’s most senior communications officer and Group Executive for Engagement …