Pharmacist prescriber training review underway
APC announces review of its accreditation standards for pharmacy and pharmacist prescriber education programs Ahead of the roll out of two new pharmacist prescriber training courses in 2026, the Australian …
Green light for streamlined S90 approval process
Changes to the ministerial discretion process for section 90 pharmacy approvals will give pharmacists greater certainty, a lawyer says Legislation designed to make it easier for new pharmacies to open …
Co-pay cut could fuel script surge
Pharmacists urged to prepare for spike in demand for prescription medications in the New Year when the PBS general co-pay is reduced to $25 Community pharmacy owners are being encouraged …
Chronic disease an opportunity for pharmacists to take responsibility: Twomey
Full scope pharmacists will be able to help tackle Australia’s underdiagnosed chronic disease crisis, Guild leader says Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to enable them to manage chronic health conditions …
Pocock seeks to tighten lobbying rules
Guild a target of proposed lobbying legislation designed to boost transparency Independent senator, David Pocock, is calling for tighter regulation of lobbyists in the federal parliament, with the introduction of …
Digital solutions to support unfractured pharmacy care delivery
“I completely reject the adage that unless you’re all working in the same building that’s going to fracture care”, Guild leader says Technology can enable pharmacists and other primary care …
Full scope training comes to NSW
Pharmacy schools at two NSW universities will commence full scope of practice training programs in 2026 Pharmacists are being encouraged to express their interest in undertaking full scope of practice …
Albanese lauds cheaper medicines legislation
Moves to successfully cut the PBS general co-payment to $25 from 1 January 2026 are a reflection on how the government implements policy, the Prime Minister says Government measures to …
Government moves to deliver Australian CDC
Legislation to establish a permanent Australian Centre of Disease Control (CDC) is now before the federal parliament Moves to legislate for a permanent Australian CDC are “a momentous and welcome …
Code of ethics consultation underway
Stakeholders invited to share their views on the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists as part of a review The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is commencing a review of the …
PBS co-payment cut gets green light
Senator’s bid to cut the PBS general co-payment to a maximum of $20 fails, as Labor delivers on pre-election promise Australians will pay no more than $25 for a …
‘AI is already transforming how pharmacists work’
FIP calls for “robust regulation and clear ethical frameworks” for use of artificial intelligence in pharmacy Artificial intelligence (AI) can support pharmacists to improve medication safety and personalise care, but …