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 …
‘Too many people suffer in silence’
Lack of awareness of pharmacy services is leaving patients without the support they need Patients are being urged to speak to pharmacists about continence challenges, by the Pharmacy Guild …
Amcal customers witness shopping centre drive through
Police arrest man who allegedly drove a stolen vehicle through a suburban shopping centre A 27-year-old Melburian is facing multiple charges after allegedly speeding past recently rebranded Amcal pharmacy in …
Consult notified vape list: TGA
Pharmacists are being advised to review any vaping inventory they have to ensure it meets new standards Pharmacy owners are being urged to prepare their stores for new standards for …
Monash remains Australia’s top pharmacy school
Monash comes in fourth for pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in the global rankings New international university rankings released on Wednesday (18 June 2025) show Monash University’s Faculty of Pharmacy and …
Supervised practice framework review underway
Pharmacists invited to share their views on Ahpra’s Supervised practice framework The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is seeking stakeholder feedback on its Supervised practice framework. The review …
Fixed site pill testing service ‘can save lives’: expert
Moves to establish a permanent drug checking facility are being welcomed by a pharmacist. Victoria is set to open a fixed site pill testing service in Fitzroy, close to one …