TGA to review Choice findings
Sunscreen sponsors issues warning after Choice testing finds products failing to match SPF claims on their packaging The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will investigate reports that several popular sunscreen products …
‘We cannot remain silent’
Pharmacists call on the federal government to step up efforts to end the conflict in Gaza More than 1800 pharmacists and other health professionals from across the country are urging …
Sunscreens not living up to SPF claims: Choice
Testing by consumer group, Choice, shows many popular sunscreen products are not delivering the protection they promise “Trustworthy information on sun protection should not be optional”, an expert says, after …
Union to keep ‘watchful eye’ on Healthscope administration
Employee pharmacists’ union working to secure “the best possible future for staff working across Healthscope hospitals” Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) is pledging to take “active steps” to protect pharmacy staff …
Health spending continues to rise
Pharmacies benefit from increased household spending on healthcare, report reveals Healthcare spending rose at more than twice the rate of overall household spending across Australia in May, the Commonwealth Bank …
Coles to take on pharmacy retailers
Supermarket giant, Coles, plans to reclaim lost ground in the health and beauty categories with new strategy Coles has its sights set on recapturing sales lost to rivals including Chemist …
‘It’s a slippery slope’: academic
Academics and medics are united in criticism of pharmacists being awarded ‘doctor’ title for master’s degree Allowing pharmacists to call themselves ‘doctor’ for completing a master’s degree (extended) in pharmacy risks …
Sigma continues My Chemist store rebranding
First, My Chemist pharmacy makes switch to Discount Drug Store brand Sigma Healthcare is continuing to phase out Chemist Warehouse Group’s My Chemist banner, following the completion of the wholesaler’s …
Kids multivitamin recalled
Missing warning statements on label of two batches of a children’s vitamin and iron supplement prompts recall Pentavite Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of its Pentavite Multivitamin + Iron …
Pharmacists lack vaping support
Government’s vaping policy needs more structured professional education and clearer public health messaging, pharmacists say Pharmacists remain concerned about the safety of vaping products and “regulatory grey areas” around their …
Irish solution for Pegasys shortage
TGA approves Irish-labelled stock of chronic hepatitis treatment, Pegasys, as shortage hits Australia Fresh supplies of overseas-labelled Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) are expected to arrive next month (July), the medication’s …
Undisclosed shareholder flogs $200m of Sigma stock
Investment bank, Barrenjoey, manages the sale of Sigma shares worth $200 million Another week, another large unnamed shareholder cashes in on Sigma Healthcare, the Australian Financial Review reports. The …