Vaccines ‘safe, effective and not associated with autism’: TGA
Data from multiple large-scale and high-quality studies shows vaccines used in Australia are not linked to autism, healthcare leaders say In a joint statement, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael …
TGA strengthens denosumab safety information
Regulator updates warnings for fracture risk after discontinuation of Prolia and biosimilars Safety information for denosumab (Prolia and equivalent biosimilar) products used to treat osteoporosis is being updated to strengthen …
‘Racists are way too emboldened in this country’
Pharmacist target of discriminatory sign posted outside suburban store The profession and community have shown support for a Sydney-based pharmacy owner after a sign saying “no Asian slum-city in St …
Human error top cause of healthcare data breaches
Fresh figures show 21% fall in notifiable data breaches being reported by healthcare providers in the first half of 2025 Australia’s healthcare sector remains the top source of notifiable data …
Tassie pharmacies setting new benchmarks: Guild
Tasmania’s pharmacies and pharmacists “continue to set the standard nationally”, a Guild leader believes Pharmacy Guild of Australia Tasmanian branch president, Joe O’Malley, is hoping TerryWhite Chemmart Sorell will bring …
Blister pack recycling program hits milestone
Pharmacy group doubles number of blister packs recycled in last 12 months More than 30,000kg of aluminium and plastic have been diverted from landfill over the last three years through …
Strong support for draft CPD standards: PSA
PSA to publish new standards for continuing professional development in December The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is moving forward with the development of its standards for continuing professional development …
Training underway for SDPR rollout
Healthcare staff commence training ahead of the phased implementation of one state’s Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) Close to 200 NSW Health employees from across the state have volunteered to …
Aged care delivers rapid growth for pharmacy
Pharmacy group among Australia’s fastest growing businesses The rollout of onsite pharmacy services in the aged care sector has seen Choice Chemist take second spot on the Australian Financial Review’s …
Medicines supply chain a national security concern: Twomey
Australia and its allies need to work together to shore up their medicines manufacturing capabilities, Guild leader says Steps need to be taken to strengthen Australia’s medicines supply chain to …
Sunscreen brand recalls zinc products
Bondi Sands announces recall of five batches of zinc mineral sunscreens The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed a product recall for batches of Bondi Sands’ Zinc Mineral Broad …
Fourfold jump in ADHD meds poisonings: study
“Just one double dose of clonidine can put a child in hospital”, research warns, as poisonings linked to ADHD medications surge Data from the NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSW PIC) …