Board data shows there are record numbers of pharmacists in Australia  Another quarter, another Pharmacy Board of Australia registration record, with data for the September 2024 quarter revealing 39,144 pharmacists …

Pharmacists are facing claims that they are inappropriately prescribing antibiotics to treat UTIs   Independent MP, Dr Monique Ryan, believes pharmacists should not be authorised to prescribe antibiotics for urinary …

Pharmacy owner hits out at the government’s lack of consultation with the sector over Schedule 3 vapes  Pharmacists’ first priority to their communities is to ensure the products they provide …

Former Guild leaders among 16 candidates in NSW pharmacy council race  All five incumbent pharmacist members of the Pharmacy Council of NSW are seeking to retain their places, while 11 …

Close to three-in-five Western Australian pharmacies are not stocking nicotine vapes for sale over-the-counter  Potential changes to state and territory legislation alongside questions over the safety of vapes may be making …

Northern Territory gives green light for pharmacists to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections  Women across Australia can now receive treatment for uncomplicated UTIs through community pharmacies in all states and …

Guild hits out at Echo Therapeutics’ decision to restrict access to a PBS-listed medication to an exclusive home delivery service  Echo Therapeutics announced it was partnering with online pharmacy JustMeds to …

Co-founders of online weight management company, Eucalyptus debut on AFR Young Rich List  Demand for weight-loss injectables, semaglutide and tirzepatide, has seen Eucalyptus co-founders, Tim Doyle, Charles Gearside and Benjamin …

Eight charged in relation to illicit vape and tobacco supply  Authorities have seized 600,000 “tobacco sticks”, tobacco products and nicotine vaping products as part of the ongoing multi-agency operation to …

Pharmacy owners urged to be vigilant of potential scammers  Criminals impersonating bank staff are “actively” targeting community pharmacies, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns.  In an alert to members, the …

Guild warns rival wholesalers will be forced to follow Sigma’s lead if Chemist Warehouse merger is approved  Sigma Healthcare’s offer to enter an undertaking with the Australian Competition and Consumer …

Wholesaler’s community pharmacy division reports revenue growth of close to $500 million, as TWC franchise thrives  EBOS Group’s community pharmacy arm is continuing to perform strongly, delivering record revenue growth …