World news wrapup: 3 September 2026
Report probes spinal injection medicines error; pharmacists arrested over alleged theft from IDF; cholesterol tests hit English high streets Nashville, Tennessee: News Channel 5 WTVF has investigated a recent medication …
Pharmacists need support in NCD care
PSA adds voice to non-communicable disease declaration, highlighting the toll they take on populations and health systems The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has joined with pharmacy organisations from around …
NSW Health to keep drug checking
The NSW Government has announced it will continue drug checking services at selected NSW music festivals from October this year The Minns Labor Government announced the $4.3 million commitment following …
Global body speaks on pharmacist leadership
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has called for greater recognition of pharmacists’ leadership in patient safety through a new Statement of Policy Medication-related harm continues to affect millions of people worldwide …
One FIP, one world
The last year’s advocacy has reaffirmed pharmacists’ “irreplaceable and invaluable” role in health care, says FIP president, Australian Paul Sinclair “When we bridge science, practice and education, not only do …
Aussie takes out top global award
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has honoured several Australian pharmacists in its global awards Australia’s Professor Parisa Aslani has been awarded the prestigious Exceptional Pharmaceutical Education Award at the opening ceremony …
Man steals prescription meds at knifepoint
A man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery in suburban Brisbane in which he wore a colourful outfit According to Queensland Police, at around 10.45am on Thursday, August …
The spectre of supermarket pharmacy resurfaces
An Australian think tank has released a proposal that the Community Pharmacy Agreements be abolished, along with the ownership and location rules On 13 July 2026, the Grattan Institute published …
Hospital pharmacy: from the basement to the frontline
The hospital pharmacy sector has undergone sweeping changes over its time in Australia—and it’s always seen itself as a champion of change, writes Megan Haggan Ron Batagol, a veteran spokesman …
Dentist inadvertently took double his sertraline dose, tribunal hears
Two pharmacists gave evidence about the conduct of a highly-stressed dentist – who may also have been the victim of a dispensing error In 2020, the dentist had been found …
New framework launched
Ahpra and the National Boards have published a revised supervised practice framework The regulators have also launched a new supervised practice hub to enable a more flexible and contemporary approach …
NT passes VAD legislation
Nearly 30 years after it was banned by the federal government, the Northern Territory has passed voluntary assisted dying legislation The Territory first legalised voluntary assisted dying in 1995, becoming …