DDS to go ‘back to its roots’
Sigma Healthcare appoints Hugo Ortiz as new Head of Discount Drug Stores Sigma Healthcare has announced that after an intensive executive search, Hugo Ortiz will become the new Head of …
Docs link pharmacists to trimethoprim shortage
Pharmacists have urged doctors to “put aside turf wars,” following claims UTI prescribing programs risk lives “When a patient with symptoms of a suspected UTI walks into a pharmacy they …
‘Many of them we now consider dangerous…’
A new pharmacy museum showcases just how far the profession has come, says one leading pharmacist The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has opened a new museum at its Adelaide offices, …
PSA to farewell its CEO
Mark Kinsela has announced that he will step down as the CEO of the Pharmaceutical Society from mid-2023, citing personal reasons “I have absolutely loved working at PSA,” Mr Kinsela …
Top 10 science stories of 2022
It’s been a big year – what were the top ten science stories of 2022? The Australian Science Media Centre has the answer… Every year, the Centre compiles a list …
The week in review
As pharmacies along the Murray busily prepare for a flooding event, many pharmacies and pharmacists were honoured this week with several groups announcing their awards A group of pharmacists and …
Woolies makes pharmacy move
Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced a rebrand of six pharmacies to match its HealthyLife Pharmacy subsidiary… and the Guild says it’s watching closely On Friday (16 December 2022) Woolworths issued …
‘The mozzies are shocking.’
Pharmacies in South Australia’s Riverland district and downstream are bracing themselves for an expected flood disaster over the coming weeks The Pharmacy Guild is keeping a close eye on pharmacies …
‘I am really not interested in a turf war.’
South Australia is calling for submissions to its inquiry into urinary tract infections – and whether the state could allow a Queensland-style pharmacy service South Australia’s Select Committee on Access …
‘Go pharmacy!’ as pharmacists rush to help
A man had an in-flight medical emergency – but fortunately, other passengers included a group of pharmacists and pharmacy students Allison Inserro, managing editor for the American Journal of Managed …
Cream of the Capital crop
The Capital Chemist group has named its Pharmacy of the Year and top team member for 2022 Capital Chemist has presented its Pharmacy of the Year awards at its Christmas …
World news wrapup: 15 December 2022
Kiwi pharmacy owner caters lunch for tired staff; Chinese residents begin stockpiling medicines, pharmacist sentenced over 2012 Boston fungal meningitis outbreak Taranaki, New Zealand: A pharmacy owner has made the …