‘Common-sense’ changes secure access for critical medicine
Pharmacists no longer “stuck in the middle” as access to PBS-subsidised hydromorphone oral solution secured Changes to the PBS listing of hydromorphone oral solution from Monday 1 August mean pharmacists …
‘Frustrated and unhappy’: Criticism over RAT program changes
Concerns raised over changes to the concessional RATs program as Guild receives angry calls from members of the public The Pharmacy Guild Tasmania branch has already received numerous calls from …
‘An exciting opportunity.’
New pharmacy services guidelines launched for key group, with all pharmacists encouraged to update their knowledge The PSA has launched new guidelines for pharmacy support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
Health system ‘failing’ Aussies with disability: report
New report finds multiple barriers to safe medicines use in people living with disability, and strong need for improved access to pharmacists and pharmacies The PSA has launched a new …
The week in review
Disaster payments, RATs, the pharmacy trial and awards were in the headlines this week… RATs & disaster payments This week, we heard that the government changed its mind over its …
Vaping fine handed down
TGA issues fine for over $30k for unlawful advertising The TGA has issued 12 infringement notices totalling $31,698 to a NSW-based individual for alleged unlawful advertising of disposable nicotine vaping …
Doctor group ‘spreading lies,’ says Guild
“Disgraceful”: The AMA has sledged the Qld Premier and Health Minister for allegedly failing to consult with communities about the pharmacy scope of practice pilot AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid …
‘I am super proud of my team.’
Blooms The Chemist Saratoga has been named 2022 Store of the Year at the pharmacy brand’s recent conference This week, more than 200 pharmacists, supplier partners, sponsors and guests gathered …
National uniformity needed ‘as a matter of priority’
Guild calls for pharmacists to be able to administer Moderna to children aged from six months to five years The Pharmacy Guild has again issued a call to lower the …
Disaster payment to provide ‘invaluable’ support, but RATs still an issue
Government backflips and agrees to reinstate pandemic leave payments, but the concessional RAT program is still set to end Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has agreed to reinstate the Pandemic Leave …
A return to ‘pre-pandemic levels’
Shortages of intravenous and subcutaneous Actemra have been resolved as pharmacists thanked for their patience A shortage of Actemra (tocilizumab) has finally been resolved after supply was battered following recommendations …
High doses drop after moves to curb overprescribing
Patients have been shifting to lower dose PPIs following PBS listing changes, review reveals, but more investigation is needed The Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) of the PBAC has found positive …