Department consults on pain meds GST status
GST exemption for small packs of pain relief medications set to expire on 1 October 2025, if not renewed Stakeholders and members of the public are being invited to share …
Senate committee backs protection of penalty rates
Senators urged to pass legislation to protect penalty and overtime rates “without delay” Concerns that moves to protect penalty and overtime rates will accelerate “continuing market consolidation towards big business” …
PSA announces new look ECP leadership team
Dr Ayomide Ogundipe starts final term as chair of the PSA ECP leadership group West Australian pharmacist, Dr Ayomide Ogundipe, has been reappointed as chair of the Pharmaceutical Society of …
APC to host Pharmacist Capability Framework consultation forums
Pharmacists and members of the public can now submit expressions of interest to attend the four consultation forums on the Pharmacist Capability Framework The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is inviting …
Right to disconnect extends to small businesses
New rules to come into force for small businesses from Tuesday, 26 August 2025 Pharmacies with fewer than 15 staff will be subject to new rules, including the right to …
Alternative healthcare provider directed to cease cannabis ads
TGA orders online healthcare platform to stop advertising medicinal cannabis Healthcare business, Dispended Pty Ltd, has been given 14 days to cease the promotion of medicinal cannabis across a range …
Star Combo issues gummies recall
Multiple batches of four Living Healthy High Strength Gummies are being recalled over non-compliant labelling The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed that Star Combo Australia has announced the recall …
Will CWH founders cash in Sigma stock?
Chemist Warehouse’s founding trio could be in for a $1.5 billion pay-day should they opt to sell 10% of their stake in Sigma Healthcare next week More than half a …
GPs slam Guild plan
GP warns push for greater pharmacist prescribing will put patients at risk, as Guild seeks to expand scope Doctors are questioning the modelling used by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia …
SPF review ‘will take time’: TGA
TGA investigation into Choice’s sunscreen SPF report is ongoing The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) investigation into the Choice report on sunscreen SPF compliance will take time, the regulator warns. In …
New unit to tackle illicit vape suppliers
Tough new laws designed to combat the supply of illicit tobacco and vaping products will be backed up by a new state-based enforcement unit A dedicated enforcement unit is being …
‘Leaders need to lead’
Heads of hospital pharmacy departments need to deliver training programs that enable pharmacists to bring their skills to specialist multi-disciplinary teams, students told Traditional models of hospital pharmacy leadership are …