‘The scrutiny was intense’
“When professionals start doing something new, they are held to much higher standards than the established professionals already doing that work,” a panel on scope and pharmacy prescribing has heard …
NSW escalates vape crackdown
New illegal vaping laws have been introduced in NSW this week, while a man was arrested for allegedly supplying nitazene-laced vape liquid “stronger than fentanyl” The NSW Government says it …
Speed up PBS times to boost productivity: Peak body
Giving Australians access to new medical technologies within 60 days of TGA registration could help the local economy, Medicines Australia says Shorter listing wait times for new and innovative drugs …
How do you prepare your pharmacy for a natural disaster?
How does a pharmacy weather a flood, with a community relying on ongoing care? Bridget Totterman and Rachel Hetherington shared their personal experiences and lessons at PSA25 When major flooding …
‘The time for reviews is over’
The opposition health spokeswoman reaffirmed her commitment to holding the government to account on implementing the full scope review at PSA25 Policymakers must ensure “every single health professional is operating …
US headwinds soften MedAdvisor profit
Community pharmacy in the US is facing new competition from digital entrants such as Amazon, while market uncertainty is affecting vaccine uptake, the ASX-listed company says Pharmacy software company MedAdvisor …
Inside the Amcal growth strategy
Post-merger Sigma says it’s positioning the Amcal brand for future growth and category expansion by “leveraging the sales and marketing expertise of the Chemist Warehouse team” Sigma Healthcare says it’s …
Lived experience influences at-risk screening: study
How does a pharmacist’s own experiences with mental health affect how they screen and respond to at-risk patients? Researchers in Western Australia investigated Pharmacists’ lived experience with suicide affects how …
MedAdvisor reviews CEO incentives
The pharmacy technology company’s shareholders will vote on plans to link part of the CEO’s benefits to long-term market performance MedAdvisor investors will look at giving the company’s CEO …
MedAdvisor considers US sale
In the aftermath of selling its local business, pharmacy software company MedAdvisor is still reviewing its strategic options, which may include offloading its US arm MedAdvisor Solutions has appointed a …
Cost sees patients skip meds or care: report
Almost one-in-five Australians with chronic conditions have foregone medication or care due to cost, according to a landmark international survey Price and distance have emerged as two of the main …
CWH founder’s Sigma wealth revealed
Mario Verrocchi has made his debut on the Australian Financial Review’s Rich Bosses list, which gives the market a glimpse of his enormous post-merger shareholder wealth Chemist Warehouse co-founder Mario …