No excuses for not working to top of scope: Butler
Extending pharmacists’ scope of practice will be a priority for the federal government in the current parliamentary term, Health Minister says Ensuring health professionals work to the full extent of …
Methylphenidate shortages set to continue
Multiple medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to remain in short supply until 2026 More ADHD medications are expected to be in short supply in …
Pharmacists key to treating rare cancers
“No one should have a poorer chance of surviving cancer because of their postcode,” a senior oncology pharmacist says Urgent reform is needed to better integrate pharmacy expertise into cancer …
AI a ‘game-changer’ for compounding services
Hospital pharmacy turns to AI system to improve medicines safety as demand for compounded medicines grows St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is set to expand its use of an AI solution …
Pharmacist prescriber claims TWC’s top prize
Toowoomba-based champion of clinical service expansion awarded banner’s top honour Pharmacy owner and trained prescriber, Molly McGuire, from TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) Wilsonton, Queensland has been awarded the banner’s Pharmacist of …
Border Force intercepts counterfeit semaglutide
Regulator issues warning after a shipment of substandard semaglutide was seized at the border Health practitioners and patients are being urged to be aware of the potential risks posed by …
Panadol ‘most trusted’ for pain
Panadol retains top spot in the pain category of Reader’s Digest’s Trusted Brands Awards Haleon’s Panadol paracetamol brand is Australia’s top brand for pain relief, according to the results of …
Administration errors reported with RSV prevention products
Regulator warns of “product administration errors” in the provision of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines and monoclonal antibody medications Pharmacists urged to plan carefully to prevent dispensing and administration errors related …
TGA acts on unlawful supply of unregistered supplement
Regulator issues infringement notice over the alleged supply of a therapeutic good not entered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) Victorian-based business, Nourishmeorganics Pty Ltd, has paid $18,780 to …
Butler recruits influencers in vape war
Athletes, advocates, entertainers and a gamer to join government’s fight against teen vaping The federal government is enlisting the help of influencers as part of its campaign against vaping. Minister …
Confidence hits new high after 60-day slump
Less than two years after the community pharmacy sector was rocked by the introduction of double dispensing, confidence is higher than ever, writes Nick O’Donoghue Increased funding secured through the …
Hospital pharmacists push up for mental health
Staff from Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital’s (QUII) pharmacy department are taking on The Push-Up Challenge to raise funds for mental health Members of pharmacy team at Brisbane’s QEII are aiming …