‘We all want to remove inefficiency in the system’
“Pharmacists and nurses are here to help” overburdened GPs, Guild leader says Enabling pharmacists and other primary healthcare providers to work to “the full extent” of their skills will help …
‘We must work together, not apart’
Health professionals need to work together to support their communities, APC chair says “Our communities are relying on pharmacists to collaborate, on health professions to support one another, and on …
‘Pharmacy profession should reflect the communities it serves’
Pharmacists “are doing great things to invest in closing the gap”, but the profession has more work to do to boost Indigenous representation, Guild president says Data from the Pharmacy …
Urgent call for Prac Payment expansion
Placement poverty is forcing pharmacy students to choose between food and their studies, NAPSA president warns Australia’s Commonwealth Prac Payments scheme needs to be urgently extended to cover all healthcare …
Shortage remains despite record numbers
Pharmacist registration numbers continue to rise, but the profession’s workforce shortage persists, Guild leader says New data shows a record 40,913 pharmacists hold registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, …
Cannabis sector seeks new registration pathway
Medicinal cannabis body calls for a new approach to product approval, and the establishment of a real-world evidence database The Cannabis Council Australia is calling for a fresh approach for …
‘We’re not asking to take away anyone’s scope’
Extend pharmacists’ scope of practice to ensure access to care, the US Public Health Service’s chief pharmacist officer says, and the Guild agrees “We do not want your scope, rather …
Owners get clarity on new licensing scheme
Changes to Queensland’s pharmacy ownership licensing scheme to commence in full on 1 November 2025 Pharmacy owners are being urged to keep up to date on new regulations in Queensland …
Politicians’ silence on measles vaccine fuels hesitancy: pharmacist
A political push is needed to bolster vaccination rates to protect against a measles outbreak in Cairns Reluctance from some local politicians to promote vaccination, combined with claims by overseas …
Paragon Care makes headway in recovering outstanding debt
Wholesaler Paragon Care reveals a pharmacy group has paid off more than $10 million of a $57 million debt in the last three months Audited financial statements released to the …
Needle-free vaccines ‘will save young lives’
Free intranasal flu vaccines for children will play a key role in boosting uptake, health professionals say, as Western Australia unveils $4.78 million investment in needle-free shots for 2026 Pharmacists …
Pharmacy bodies seek medicinal cannabis reform
Tighter regulation is required to tackle inappropriate prescribing and promotion of medicinal cannabis, an alliance of healthcare organisations says Professional bodies, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and the …