Vale Anna Anderson
Tributes flow following the death of a much-loved pharmacist Customers and staff at Narrabri Pharmacy are devastated by the passing of pharmacist Anna Anderson last week, the store’s owner says. …
NAPSA honours former leaders
Five former NAPSA representatives have been awarded honourary life membership The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) recognised the contributions to the profession of five pharmacists at the organisation’s national congress in Sydney. Former NAPSA presidents, Georgina …
Priceline delivers momentum for Wellnex
Unaudited figures give health and wellness firm, Wellnex Life, on “solid platform” for the second half of the 2026 financial year, the company says Wellnex Life is on track to create “long-term shareholder value” following a strong …
Not so ‘Tickety-Boo’ as herbalist sentenced
Court sends message with seven-month jail sentence and $20,000 fine for herbal over promotion of unapproved products to treat serious conditions Consumers are being warned not to purchase or use products containing black salve, after herbalist, …
WA student secures ‘Wildcard’
PSA names 2026 NAPSA Wildcard Pharmacy Student of the Year winner The University of Western Australia’s Grace Nicolson has claimed a spot in the Pharmacy Student of the Year final after …
Past privacy breaches put pharmacy under the microscope
Pharmacies are being urged to implement clear privacy policies as “the first block of better practices” Australia’s pharmacy sector is one of six being scrutinised by the Office of the Australian Information …
Pharmacy sees steady wage growth: recruiters
Data showing pay rates are on the rise across the country is reflected in the pharmacy sector, recruitment experts say Figures from the latest Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Wage and Labour Insights report …
Sports Integrity Australia issues meds safety warning
Sports organisations have a duty of care to support young athletes and at-risk adults to take medication safely while travelling Keeping athletes safe and healthy when travelling should be a priority for …
Cross appointed to NAC board
Clinical pharmacist joins new look National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) board Medicines safety expert and Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) director, Dr Amanda Cross, has been appointed to the board of the …
Extra time for Telstra Health to meet eNRMC conformance
Concerns over the potential clinical risks around shifting patients from Telstra Health’s MedPoint medication charts to a paper-based system behind extension to conformance deadline Telstra Health has been given until April …
Sports supplement firm cops ad fine
NSW-based firm pays infringement notices totalling $37,560 over breach of Therapeutic Goods Act The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued two infringement notices to Booty N Buff Nutrition Caringbah Pty Ltd relating to the alleged unlawful advertising …
Owner seeks Butler’s support to reopen pharmacy
Proprietor petitions the health minister to get green light to relocate pharmacy following termination of lease A Melbourne-based pharmacy owner is looking to reopen her store after being forced to …