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FIP call to action as pharmacy evolves
Economic viability is key to pharmacy’s sustainability in all parts of the world, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a new Strategic Plan 2025-2030 which it plans …
‘Common-sense’ changes for Apple Isle
Tasmanian pharmacists will now be able help more women wanting to access hormonal contraception, travellers and those with scripts from interstate prescribers Tasmanian women can now access hormonal contraception directly …
SSSI issued for simvastatin
Shortage of Zimstat (simvastatin) 5 mg prompts Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, to issue SSSI Pharmacists are being authorised to dispense substitutable alternatives to Alphapharm’s Zimstat 5 mg tablet blister pack, following the announcement that the product is in shortage. The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) Medicine Shortages …
‘Now is the right time for new leadership’
New president named to lead the PSA in 2026, as Sim steps down Canberra-based Professor Mark Naunton will take the reins as national president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia …
Former proprietor of ‘target for Rikodeine shoppers’ faces tribunal
A Sydney pharmacy was at one time the biggest purchaser of Rikodeine in the state… but its owner also faced complaints of “atrocious” record keeping and inappropriate dispensing The Civil …
Aged care residents less likely to receive specialist palliative care
Most Australians who experience predictable deaths do not access specialist palliative care until their last two weeks of life, new data shows The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has …
Twist in pharma takeover saga
A takeover dispute between an Australian and US pharma company- which attracted the attention of the treasurer – has taken a new turn Mayne Pharma says wants to pull the …
Pharmacies ‘not equipped’ to handle vaccine hesitancy: docs
Pharmacists should have access to a standard Medicare billing item for providing vaccination services to people aged over six, say doctors The Australian Medical Association has issued a new report …
Northern Territory celebrates its best
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Northern Territory Branch has announced the Territory’s most outstanding contributors to community pharmacy for 2026 These awards recognise excellence in pharmacy practice through leadership, innovation, …
New toolkit for optimising pharmacy jabs
FIP has launched a new toolkit to support countries in advancing pharmacists’ roles in vaccination and improving access to life-course immunisation Vaccination remains one of the world’s most effective public …
The week in review
Chemist Warehouse pay decision, new sunscreen recalled and updated product warnings for GLP-1s were among the stories that had our readers clicking this week Retail and pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse …
Optometrists’ prescribing row escalates
“Let’s be clear: optometrists are not seeking to ‘become doctors’,” Optometry Australia says on its bid to have appropriately endorsed optometrists prescribing oral medicines for eye conditions Professional body Optometrists …