NAPSA welcomes call for Prac Payment expansion
Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme should be extended “across the primary care sector”, scope of practice review recommends Tackling placement poverty will be key to strengthening the primary healthcare workforce into …
Pharmacy’s generator stolen during power outage
Medicines “ruined” after extreme weather event takes out Transgrid powerline Thousands of dollars’ worth of medications has been lost after thieves stole a backup power generator from a Broken Hill …
Butler holds firm on semaglutide compounding ban
Government says ‘no’, to lifting ban on compounding glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) Risks associated with compounded GLP-1 RAs outweigh the benefits of improved access to the medication, Mark …
Wesfarmers targets affordable healthcare
Priceline franchisor aims to make healthcare “simpler, more affordable and accessible” Wesfarmers is planning to invest in technology for health monitoring and clinical care to strengthen its Health division, which …
Labor announces 24/7 pharmacy plan
State government unveils plans for a new 24-hour pharmacy ahead of by-election South Australia is set to get a fourth 24-hour pharmacy as the state’s Labor government responds to “soaring …
Union calls for ‘significant’ increase to Award
Australian Private Hospitals Industry Association’s opposition to increasing the Pharmacy Industry Award is “a kick in the face” for pharmacists, union says Professional Pharmacists Australia has called for a 14% …
Pharmacy sales not feeling cost-of-living pressures: PharmX
Electronic ordering and invoicing company, PharmX is reporting a strong start to the year with revenue growth 4% ahead of budget for the first quarter of the 2025 financial year …
‘It pays to be vigilant’
Bank urges caution following scam scare Pharmacy owners are being advised to keep an eye out for red flags for potential scams, by the National Australia Bank (NAB). Following an …
Covid-19 response inquiry backs full scope moves
Pharmacy sector welcomes Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report’s call for action on full scope of practice The Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report is calling for nationally consistent reforms “to allow health professionals …
Global shortage behind distribution shift
Pharmaceutical company defends switch to home delivery service to manage supply shortages of one of its products Constrained supply of Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) due to “unusual large orders, suspected to …
CWH extends Athletics Australia deal
Discounter secures naming rights for the Australian Summer of Athletics as part of grassroots to elite level partnership Chemist Warehouse will be the official pharmacy retailer of Athletics Australia for …
Vale Bill Arnold
Pharmacy is mourning the death of industry stalwart Bill Arnold Canberra-based pharmacist and opioid treatment advocate, Bill Arnold died over the weekend. Arnold was a life member both the Pharmaceutical …