‘Words are not enough’
Pharmacist presents an open letter signed by thousands of health professionals to the federal parliament, calling on the government to take action to end conflict in Gaza Health professionals from across …
Vaccination ambassador to elevate the voice of pharmacist immunisers
PSA names passionate pharmacist immuniser as its inaugural vaccination ambassador Melbourne-based community pharmacist, Anna Theophilos, has been named as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) first vaccination ambassador, following a nationwide …
Multiple providers claiming same HMR referral: PPA
“Only one HMR claim can be submitted” for each referral, PPA warns Pharmacists are being urged to use Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) service history checker to assess patients’ eligibility for …
‘Chronic pain Australia’s missing national health priority’
Thousands of Australians with chronic pain are being robbed of “the best years of their lives”, due to “alarming diagnosis delays” Data from the 2025 National Pain Survey shows the …
Cannabis laws ‘outdated, ineffective and harmful’
Pennington Institute releases plan “to safely legalise and regulate cannabis” Australia should “take the reins and plan a responsible, controlled framework” for the legalisation of cannabis, the Pennington Institute chief …
Healthcare spending rises for 52nd consecutive month
Community pharmacy is benefiting from increasing household spending, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports Healthcare spending is continuing its upward trajectory, fueled by demand for pharmacy sales, and GP and …
Digitalisation of healthcare will require pharmacists
Growing use of technology to deliver pharmacy services is set to create new roles for pharmacists within the hospital sector Pharmacists are likely to see new roles emerge as health …
Medication reviews straight to My Health Record
Medication management specialist firm, Meditrax, launches platform to share medication reviews to patients’ My Health Record New software linking medication management reviews to the My Health Record (MHR) will support …
Concerta shortage notification extended again
Regulator warns shortages of some methylphenidate hydrochloride products are likely to continue until late 2026 Manufacturing issues have prompted Jassen-Cilag to extend its shortage notification for varying strengths of its …
Remote working comes to hospital pharmacy
Demand for flexibility and opportunities to work remotely is driving changes in how hospital pharmacies operate Hospital pharmacy teams are adjusting their approaches to how they operate to enable greater …
World news: 17 July 2025
Influencers are turning Seoul’s pharmacies into must-visit destinations; Boots launches vape cessation program; Rite Aid closures to impact pharmacies across the US Seoul, South Korea: “Pharmacies are becoming the new …
Queensland pilot needs national implementation: Guild
Enabling pharmacists to manage chronic conditions will help ensure patients do not fall through the cracks, a Guild leader says Pharmacists are playing a key role in the delivery of …