‘Nothing in town other than us’: rural pharmacist
Rural pharmacists shoulder health responsibilities far beyond traditional dispensing roles, study finds In the absence of dental practitioners, rural pharmacists are stepping into the breach to provide patients with advice …
Ownership is ‘absolutely possible’
“There’s something for everybody” looking to get into pharmacy ownership, broker says Aspiring pharmacy owners are being urged not to buy into misconceptions about the pharmacy market. AP Group’s Western …
Millions of counterfeit and illegal drugs seized in global sting
Counterfeit semaglutide, ivermectin and Botox among record haul of counterfeit medicines seized by Australian authorities as part of Interpol operation Australia records the largest seizures of counterfeit and illegal medicine …
Accommodation crisis hits rural recruitment
Housing shortages in rural and regional areas are exacerbating pharmacy workforce issues Rural pharmacy owners are facing additional challenges in attracting staff due to the lack of suitable accommodation …
Internship need not define career path
Aspiring hospital pharmacists are being urged to “keep trying” to land their dream position, even if they do not get an internship in a hospital setting Young pharmacists should not …
Full scope pharmacists can expect more: recruiter
Employee pharmacists who upskill to deliver new services as the profession’s scope of practice expands can expect to earn more, a recruiter says Compensation for embracing full scope of practice …
Queensland appoints first chief executive to PBOC
Regulatory and licensing expert appointed to lead Queensland’s Pharmacy Business Ownership Council (PBOC) Queensland’s Governor in Council has appointed Natalie Wakefield as the inaugural chief executive of the PBOC. …
CWH store growth forecasts optimistic: analyst
Regulations are likely to stall the pace of Chemist Warehouse franchise expansion, Morningstar predicts Plans to add an extra 300 stores to the Chemist Warehouse group over the next 10 …
No warnings, bans or recalls: TGA sunscreen review
TGA proposes that some sunscreen products be reformulated following review The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is conducting a public and stakeholder consultation to determine suitable levels of certain ingredients for …
MedAdvisor completes sale of ANZ business
Medication management provider, MedAdvisor, stands to land an estimated $42.35 million from the sale of its Australia and New Zealand business Jonas Software Australia has completed its acquisition of MedAdvisor …
No cash exchanged in supplement brand transaction
Chemist Warehouse acquires The Iron Company, as Wellnex Life shifts focus to “key” brands Consumer healthcare business, Wellnex Life, has announced the sale of The Iron Company brand, as part …
Competition sees rise in intern pay
Pharmacy owners are boosting intern pay rates to attract top talent, a recruiter says Intern pharmacists are increasingly likely to secure above award wages, as pharmacy owners look to lure …