Report highlights expanding pharmacy role
Demand for hospital and emergency department services continue to grow over time, according to a new AIHW report – but community pharmacy can play a big role in relieving the …
World news wrapup: 9 July 2026
Pharmacists sentenced over re-billing fraud; pharmacist fee variance in Canadian province; UK pharmacist MP outlines future vision Corinth, Mississippi: Two pharmacists have been sentenced for stealing almost US$800,000 (AUD$1,154,793) from …
‘You represent a danger to our community’
A pharmacy employee attempted to stop a woman from stealing perfume – and was repeatedly punched in the face for her efforts Queensland woman Tahliah Renee Graham has appeared before …
Change up the Black Triangle Scheme, suggest authors
Most people aren’t aware of Australia’s Black Triangle Scheme – including nearly half of health care professionals However, a potential role for pharmacists could include educating their patients about it, …
Pharmacist’s ‘breathtaking’ lack of judgement heard
A pharmacist propositioned a young, vulnerable patient by luring her to his pharmacy after hours and asking her for a relationship The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard the …
Five of the best
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says it is proud to acknowledge the outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication of the five pharmacists who have been recognised at the its Victorian Pharmacist …
Hospital slams ‘attack’ on Christian ethos
The Australian Christian Lobby has spoken out about Mater Hospital Springfield and its decision to operate in line with its ethos The hospital’s Christian ethos has been criticised following its refusal to …
Speak out: PSA calls for grassroots action
The PSA calls for pharmacists to speak out on their experiences with medicines reviews – and all other less-visible ways they do their work While PSA has secured the 17 …
End of the line for adverse events advice
The Consumer Medicines Line is set to close, as the federal government says that Australians have enough other resources to find trusted information “The Consumer Medicines Line – also known …
‘This is not the time for us to relax our efforts’
The outgoing Consultant Pharmacist of the Year slams the Federal Government over its handling of the sector, calling it a “failure to take medicines safety seriously” At the recent CPC26 …
Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year named
The PSA has presented Tiernan McDonough as the 2026 PSA AMH Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year during the Consultant Pharmacist Conference on the Gold Coast Sponsored by the Australian …
Ahpra moves to support family violence victim-survivors
Ahpra and associated stakeholders have released a statement about their stance on family, domestic and sexual violence Ahpra, the national boards and accreditation authorities are working together to strengthen the …