Accu-Chek Spirit recall
Insulin leakage concerns prompt recall of Accu-Chek Spirit 3.15 ml cartridge system Patients using the Accu-Chek Spirit 3.15 ml cartridge system are being urged to stop using the product if …
Prescriber deficit limiting access to medicinal cannabis
TGA data shows growth in medicinal cannabis approvals, but barriers to access remain Sales of medicinal cannabis products in 2024 are on track to double the number sold in 2023, …
Sigma merger delivers big win for asset manager
HMC Capital’s stake in Sigma Healthcare is reaping significant rewards for investors Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse is delivering strong returns for investors in asset management firm, HMC Capital. …
Tributes paid to pharmacist-turned-MP
Political leaders unite in sharing condolences on the death of former pharmacist and Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, John Hodges Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader, Peter Dutton, …
Strategy shift bearing fruit for PharmX
Healthcare technology focused on profitability following lengthy court case PharmX is reporting continued revenue growth as it focuses on technology enhancement and market expansion. Addressing the company’s annual general …
States have greater scope for pharmacist visas: Burke
Expansion of immigration caps for state and territory nominated skilled migration may provide opportunities for pharmacists, Minister says State and territory governments have room to offer more skilled visas for …
APC ends remote online proctored exams
Pharmacy’s Intern Written Exam is set for changes in 2025 Candidates sitting the Intern Written Examination will no longer have the option of sitting a remote proctored exam from next …
Vape policy – ‘what failure looks like’
Government accused of “driving people to criminal enterprises” with the introduction of restrictions on vaping products Labor’s anti-nicotine vaping reforms are failing Australians and exposing pharmacists to new risks, an …
Pharmacists vote to continue industrial action
Union urges hospital pharmacy group to come back to the table, after “sub-standard pay offer” rejected HPS pharmacists across Australia are considering joining their Tasmanian colleagues in taking industrial action …
APC and NAPSA establish formal working relationship
Agreement to support expansion of NAPSA’s network of First Nations pharmacy students and initiatives that advance education The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and the National Austrational Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) …
Doctor of Pharmacy addresses anomaly
Education accreditation authority backs introduction of Doctor of Pharmacy Confirmation that pharmacists who complete an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 9 Masters Degree (Extended) course in pharmacy will be …
The week in review
Changes to the Product Information for Phenergan, calls for funding for RMMRs to be retained and the introduction of the title ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ made the headlines this week Addressing …