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 …
‘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 …