‘At risk of missing out’: Ownership rule change pitched
A medical group says ownership rules should be more flexible to ensure patient access in areas where there is no pharmacy or pharmacy services are at risk The Royal Australian …
Vaporiser saw children suffer ‘third-degree burns’: report
A major masthead’s investigation found a pharmacy-sold vaporiser had been linked to dozens of adverse events, including serious burns A vaporiser that was sold in certain pharmacies – Euky Bear’s …
Merger saw Sigma CEO top pay list
After Sigma’s foray on the stock exchange last year, its CEO’s realised pay has outstripped that of any other Australian-based ASX-listed chief executive, according to a report The chief executive …
CWH founders flag Sigma selldown
Brothers Jack and Sam Gance could sell up to 20% of their stake in the listed company depending on market and personal circumstances, disclosure documents reveal The co-founders of Chemist …
Demountable pharmacy posed community safety risk: court
A pop-up pharmacy has been ordered to close and dismantle its infrastructure, with a court hearing its generator was inundated with rainwater and it was unlikely to have reticulated electricity …
Safety alert for pharmacy supplement ingredient
Rare liver injuries have been linked to the herbal substance found in more than 300 approved medicines, according to the TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a renewed …
‘Nangs’ crackdown in NSW
Sweeping retail changes will be introduced to try and stop harm from nitrous oxide The NSW Government says it’s cracking down on the ways nitrous oxide is sold, while also …
‘Pharmacists often see the practical consequences’
Medicine decision-making delays are affecting patients, pharmacists and the broader healthcare system, a professional body argues Lags in adopting new medicines and treatments are often felt by pharmacists on the …
WA broadens nasal flu vaccine access
Community pharmacies in the state can now offer the needle-free influenza vaccine to more children and teenagers Western Australia has expanded free access to the nasal influenza vaccine FluMist to …
TGA warns about capsule interactions
Regulator says Grakcu can have dangerous interactions with other prescription medicines The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says Grakcu capsules can pose a “serious risk to health” and shouldn’t be taken by …
CWH defends AI wearable cameras
The retail and pharmacy giant says the technology won’t impinge on patient privacy Chemist Warehouse (CWH) says artificial intelligence (AI) wearable cameras deployed to several stores have “built-in privacy filtering” …
Vape substance triggers alert
Victoria’s health department says a powerful sedative was found in an illegal vape product, which can lead to life-threatening side effects if mixed with certain prescription medicines or alcohol Health …