Emails to Ahpra ‘an affront to the respondent’s profession’
A man has had his registration cancelled after he claimed a patient wore makeup to an appointment to impress him, and pursued her at her pharmacy workplace He also called …
More funding for Tassie pharmacy
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says that several changes introduced in the Tasmanian budget will strengthen access to pharmacist-led care State treasurer Eric Abetz announced several moves to support the …
Flashback Friday: Could pharmacists be replaced?
It’s May 1976, and amid our discussions of cutting-edge technology such as data discs for patient records and microfiche, we had a warning for pharmacists “If Australian pharmacists do not …
Poll: Your reaction to the 2026 Budget
The federal Budget had some wins for pharmacy, but the stakeholder bodies also outlined some missed opportunities… what do you think? Following the release of the Budget last week (12 …
Guild urges diphtheria booster status check
The Pharmacy Guild has added its voice to the list of experts calling on Australians to check their diphtheria vaccination status Amid the Northern Territory diphtheria outbreak – the worst …
Health workers stretching themselves thin in fuel crisis: top pharmacist
Personal sacrifice on the part of pharmacists – especially outside the major cities – is the glue holding the health system together, one pharmacist says In April 2026, we asked …
World news wrapup: 21 May 2026
Online pharmacist struck off and two more suspended in UK case; mass pharmacist strikes in India protest e-pharmacy regulation; US pharmacist Senator slammed for RFK Jr support UK: Pharmacy Magazine …
Role of DAA error in man’s death examined
A man died after taking medicines dispensed in a Webster pack, and a part owner of the pharmacy has apologised to the victims’ family An inquest into the death of …
Diphtheria: health workers told to check immunisation status
As the health minister describes the diphtheria outbreak as the biggest seen in decades, doctors and other experts are emphasising the importance of vaccination A person is believed to have …
Conviction after ‘demonstrated and ongoing pattern of fraudulent behaviour’
Ahpra has issued a warning to those thinking of holding themselves out as a registered practitioner after a woman’s year-long pattern of conduct A woman has appeared before Penrith Local …
‘What evidence?’ pharmacist shows no insight, rules tribunal
A pharmacist who was caught behind the wheel under the influence of self-dispensed drugs has applied to have his registration reinstated The man’s case was heard at the Civil and Administrative Tribunal …
Violent assault in Melbourne pharmacy
A pharmacist has suffered a black eye and had his glasses broken after a customer punched him in the face Channel Nine has reported on a vicious assault perpetrated on …