Pharmacist prescribing ‘not simply a matter of convenience’
NSW’s successful scope of practice trials could pave the way for further expansion of pharmacists’ roles within the healthcare system, a doctor-turned-politician believes Authorising “appropriately trained pharmacists” to prescribe under …
‘Each one of us holds the ability to shape the future of pharmacy’
Pharmacists are being urged to step up and lead by their actions, as the profession evolves “The future of pharmacy is not simply defined by new medicines, new technologies, or …
Illicit vapes seized in Darwin raid
Multi-agency operation lands $750,000 haul of illegal vaping and tobacco products Authorities have seized more than 6,000 illicit vaping products, 350,000 cigarettes and 280 kilograms of loose-leaf tobacco, from three …
CGT changes could be trigger for pharmacy sales
Government’s planned capital gains tax reforms set to have “significant implications” for community pharmacy, broker says Proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) could be a catalyst for pharmacy owners …
Butler to open PSA26
Health minister to give pharmacists insights into the government’s plans for healthcare at the PSA’s national conference later this month Day one of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) national …
TGA hits pharmacy with $99k in fines
Pharmacy fined over alleged unlawful importation of unapproved melatonin products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued five infringement notices totalling $99,000 to Acacia Pharmacy Pty Ltd in relation to …
Medicinal cannabis wholesaler fined over vapes
Queensland-based company agrees to pay close to $60,000 in infringement notices over alleged failure to comply with requests from the TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued three infringement …
Recall for homeopathic cough and cold lozenges
Wire found in kids homeopathic lozenge prompts recall, TGA reveals Key Sun has announced the recall of four batches of kids cough and cold lozenges due to “the risk of …
Financial pressures limiting capacity of pay increases
Increasing business costs are limiting the scope for pharmacy owners to boost pay amongst permanent staff, annual salary report reveals Full-time community employee pharmacists are seeing modest growth in their wages in …
Pharmacies targeted by anti-vaxxers
PDL and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia issue guidance for pharmacists confronted by “disruptive, hostile and antagonistic behaviours” by anti-vaxxers Pharmacy owners are being urged to take steps to protect …
Tadalafil containing ‘honey’ a ‘serious risk to your health’: TGA
Australians are being warned by the TGA to steer clear of sexual enhancement products labelled as “honey” Patients are being advised to exercise “extreme caution” when buying medicines online, after …
Self-test kit delivers false negatives for STDs: TGA
Regulator suspends TouchBio Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test from the ARTG over reliability concerns Independent laboratory testing of the analytical performance of the self-test kit shows “signals suggesting false negative results… …