Pharmacists still underutilised in harm reduction: PSA
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the recent report for the inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia The report was published this week …
World news wrapup: 17 September 2026
Prison pharmacy tech struck off over drug smuggling; end of lease sees NZ pharmacy close; why Kiwis don’t take their meds Bristol, England: A pharmacy technician has reportedly been prohibited …
Work-related mental health injury rates ‘shocking’: union
A recent survey has revealed that 21% of respondents experienced a work-related mental health injury or illness in the past 12 months While more than two-thirds of these workers needed …
Why recognition matters: FIP
The International Pharmaceutical Federation is calling for stronger and more consistent systems to recognise pharmacists’ advanced and specialist expertise The Federation (FIP) has now published a new White Paper on …
Could pharmacist prescribing improve choice and access for women?
If trained pharmacists could undertake consultations for hormonal contraception, around 730,000 fewer GP consultations would be needed each year, new data shows Collectively, this would save women $23 million in …
‘Huge win’ for rural Tasmanian communities
The Tasmanian branch of the Pharmacy Guild has welcomed the state government’s announcement of successful recipients for extended hours care grants Grants have been delivered to local pharmacies in Strahan, …
Ethics ‘the foundation of pharmacy practice’
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has released a new statement of policy on codes of ethics Pharmacy organisations, regulators and educators should strengthen and regularly update their codes of ethics to …
Health minister slams ‘grossly irresponsible’ tobacco policy
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler accuses the Coalition of following One Nation’s lead on tobacco, as the Liberal Party says the pharmacy-only vapes model has failed “Australia’s tobacco wars have …
Guild speaks out on flu, asthma
Queensland is reportedly experiencing a late-season surge in flu cases, prompting the Pharmacy Guild to appeal to the general public to be vaccinated Given the late flu spike, the Guild …
FIP speaks on substitution
Pharmacists should be empowered to lead evidence-based pharmaceutical product selection, says their international body The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has released a new Statement of Policy which says pharmacists should …
Inside one ACOP journey
After 10 years of performing RMMRs, one pharmacist has presented a poster on becoming an ACOP pharmacist Aged Care On-Site Pharmacy participant Dr Mackenzie Williams presented a poster at the …
Call for pharmacist support at home
Clinical pharmacy services should be funded through the Support at Home program for older patients, pharmacists say Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)’s submission to the inquiry into the Support at Home …