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The CHF has said it ‘understands’ why the TGA is proposing a ban on pharmacists compounding Ozempic, but more must be done to boost supply Consumers Health Forum of Australia …

Approval granted for the supply of overseas-registered morphine oral liquid products and new supply arrangements following Ordine discontinuation The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted approval for the supply of …

Hospital pharmacists have underlined their support for better access to VAD services, as the Territories grow closer to offering the service Earlier this month independent MP Kate Chaney introduced a …

With pharmacies to become the only legal source of nicotine vaping products from 1 March, a study has found that pharmacists and authorised prescribers may differ on their use for …

Pharmacists participating in ward rounds via telehealth ramped up activities for Covid-19 patients compared to face-to-face attendance, study finds Hospital pharmacists can successfully deliver services and participate in medical ward …

One specialist cancer pharmacist has spoken out about the “postcode lottery” of limitations to PBS funding depending on a patient’s treatment location The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia’s head …

Pharmacists are afraid to even talk about voluntary assisted dying on the telephone with doctors, the House of Representatives has heard Kate Chaney, the independent member for Curtin, has introduced …

Researchers aim to help set collaborating prescribing practices as Australia’s expected standard of care, with a new project on reducing hospital medication errors Pharmacists are partnering with patients and doctors …

Temporary approval granted for replacement oral fluoxetine product as shortage continues Due to the shortage of fluoxetine (brand name: Zactin Tablet), the Federal Department of Health has announced it has …

Evidence suggests “promise” of safe and effective management of UTIs by community pharmacists, but more research is needed, and a viable economic model is crucial  While the available evidence suggests …

Guidelines for pharmacists dispensing opioids may need to be more specific to aid in reducing opioid-related harms, say researchers Gaps in existing guidelines may be preventing pharmacists from fulfilling their …

Confirmation of changes to the scheduling of laxative and antihistamine medicines, but with some last minute changes The Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) has confirmed previous preliminary changes to …