‘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 …
Wesfarmers picks up Pharmacy 4 Less
Retail giant takes pharmacy group out of administration Wesfarmers Health is expanding its pharmacy footprint with the acquisition of the Pharmacy 4 Less group. The move comes five weeks …
Award increase a win for hard working pharmacists: PPA
Union welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s 3.5% increase to Pharmacy Industry Award rates Pharmacists earning award wages will see their pay increase from 1 July 2025, following the Fair Work …
Covid vax fee cut to limit access
Rural pharmacists warn changes to payments for administering Covid-19 vaccines will “further exacerbate the barriers to delivery” Changes to the fees paid to pharmacists for the provision of Covid-19 vaccinations …
‘We are unashamedly backing community pharmacists’
A state government is planning to subsidise scope of practice training for pharmacists Up to 120 South Australian community pharmacists will be able to access subsidies to undertake additional training …
Sigma added to global index
Demand for shares in Sigma Healthcare gets another bump following listing on MSCI All Country World Index Less than three months after being elevated to the Australian Security Exchange (ASX) …
AFP blocks listing of pharmacist’s home
Court moves to stop listing of seven-bedroom house owned by the wife of a pharmacist accused of defrauding the PBS Real estate agents, McGrath West, have delisted the Dural home …