Legal
Conviction after ‘demonstrated and ongoing pattern of fraudulent behaviour’
Ahpra has issued a warning to those thinking of holding themselves out as a registered practitioner after a woman’s year-long pattern of conduct A woman has appeared before Penrith Local …
‘What evidence?’ pharmacist shows no insight, rules tribunal
A pharmacist who was caught behind the wheel under the influence of self-dispensed drugs has applied to have his registration reinstated The man’s case was heard at the Civil and Administrative Tribunal …
TGA issues new guidance on compounding
New compounding guidance outlines restrictions and expectations for “higher risk” products including GLP-1s and medicinal cannabis Pharmacists are being urged to review new guidance from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to …
Federal Court acts on ‘unapproved RATs’
TGA pledges to continue to take strong compliance enforcement action after the Federal Court issued fines totalling $2 million in relation to the unlawful importation of Covid-19 RATs Queensland-based firm, …
Violent assault in Melbourne pharmacy
A pharmacist has suffered a black eye and had his glasses broken after a customer punched him in the face Channel Nine has reported on a vicious assault perpetrated on …
Supplement brand fined over ad breach
Queensland-based company cops infringement notices totalling more than $79,000 over alleged unlawful advertising The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued four infringement notices to Switch Nutrition in relation to the alleged promotion of therapeutic …
Man robs three pharmacies in one day
A man with a “very serious addiction to painkillers” has been sentenced over a string of pharmacy robberies The 47-year-old man appeared before Maroochydore District Court after pleading guilty to …
Company fined for refusing to comply with Ahpra investigation
Ahpra has the power to compel businesses to provide evidence to support investigations, the regulator has reminded health professionals Ahpra has issued a statement highlighting that for the first time …
‘We’re doing everything we can to keep things running’
As police lay charges against a man over a pharmacy ram-raid, the owners say their focus is on patient care and securing the shop On 22 April 2026, the AJP …
Pharmacy shopfront “absolutely smashed”
Victoria Police have issued a call for witnesses to a ram-raid in which a Lalor pharmacy was badly damaged, as ACT Police call for information on an armed robbery Channel …
TGA seizes $1.8m-worth of illegal vapes
Authorities continue clampdown on illicit vaping suppliers with Sydney raids Efforts to combat the flow of illegal vaping goods are continuing with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announcing the seizure of more than …
TGA makes $2m peptide and steroid bust
Victorian trio arrested following seizure of illegally imported performance and image enhancing drugs Illicit steroids and peptides with an estimated street value of more than $2 million have been seized as part …