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Kelly Abbott has been named the 2026 MIMS Consultant Pharmacist of the Year This year’s leading credentialed pharmacist has urged her colleagues to share what they do with the general …
HMR caps: ‘We are not stopping’
PSA president Professor Mark Naunton has quoted Orwell in his welcome to CPC26, saying that it feels like “some animals are more equal than others” Naunton told delegates that despite …
AdPha readies for a conference ‘golden year’
MM2026 Scholarships are now open… And the call for abstracts for AdPha’s upcoming conference are closing soon, the organisation says Opportunities are again available for pharmacists to attend and showcase …
Are pharmacy services sustainable without MBS access?
One leading pharmacist outlines why the 2026 federal Budget was such a disappointment, as a new position statement highlights the importance of MBS access “At a broad level, the Budget …
Mentoring and connection: the heart of pharmacy
AdPha has created a new platform for mentoring and networking, developed exclusively for pharmacy professionals Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has today (Friday 29 May 2026) officially launched AdPha Connect, a …
MIMS May update
The latest in medicines news from MIMS, including new products, indications, contraindications and presentations New products Elacestrant (dihydrochloride) (Orserdu) is an orally active estrogen receptor (ER)‑α antagonist and degrader. Elacestrant inhibits the …
Frailty: why medicines reviews matter
People living with frailty may benefit from more frequent medication reviews than those without, a new framework says The framework to prevent and manage frailty in older Australians has been …
World news wrapup: 28 May 2026
South Africa cracks down on unregulated weight loss jabs; Northern Ireland pharmacies knocking back blister-pack patients; CVS sues after Tennessee attempt to restrict pharmacy benefit manager ownership Pretoria, South Africa: …
Rising to the top
From semi-rural beginnings in north Tasmania to the PSA national presidency, Mark Naunton has retained a focus on the importance of helping ordinary Australians use medicines safely and effectively. He …
PSA announces grant awardees
Three pharmacists have been named as recipients of this year’s Faye McMillan conference grant The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has marked the beginning of National Reconciliation Week by announcing the …
Tassie budget a step in the right direction: AdPha
Tasmanian public hospitals are one step closer to optimal pharmacist-to-patient ratios, AdPha says Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has said it warmly welcomes investment in Tasmania’s pharmacy workforce, with the 2026–27 …
New accreditation standards for pharmacy programs published
After comprehensive consultation, the Australian Pharmacy Council has published the final Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs 2027 These standards will be used to accredit degree and intern training programs into …