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Two suspected overdose cases in infants
TGA issues warning over topical prilocaine/lidocaine cream after receiving notifications for serious adverse events The TGA is reminding health professionals and parents to “use no more than the recommended amount” …
Shortage remains despite record numbers
Pharmacist registration numbers continue to rise, but the profession’s workforce shortage persists, Guild leader says New data shows a record 40,913 pharmacists hold registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, …
Meth-making instructions found at pharmacist’s home
A pharmacist told police that it was “standard practice” to bring medications home, a tribunal has heard A pharmacist has faced the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal after she advised …
Cannabis sector seeks new registration pathway
Medicinal cannabis body calls for a new approach to product approval, and the establishment of a real-world evidence database The Cannabis Council Australia is calling for a fresh approach for …
The pharma giants who paid the least tax
The ATO has released the tax returns of thousands of large corporates, with high profile pharma companies among those who paid no tax last year A report card from the …
‘We perceived his evidence as being self-serving’
A pharmacist said he did “little thinking when he was dispensing” and made a series of excuses for issuing unauthorised repeat scripts for six patients The pharmacist’s case was heard …
The week in review
Lessons from a pharmacy hack, healthcare bodies seek medicinal cannabis reform and sunscreens back in the spotlight were among the topics that had our readers talking this week A high-profile …
‘We’re not asking to take away anyone’s scope’
Extend pharmacists’ scope of practice to ensure access to care, the US Public Health Service’s chief pharmacist officer says, and the Guild agrees “We do not want your scope, rather …
Owners get clarity on new licensing scheme
Changes to Queensland’s pharmacy ownership licensing scheme to commence in full on 1 November 2025 Pharmacy owners are being urged to keep up to date on new regulations in Queensland …
Politicians’ silence on measles vaccine fuels hesitancy: pharmacist
A political push is needed to bolster vaccination rates to protect against a measles outbreak in Cairns Reluctance from some local politicians to promote vaccination, combined with claims by overseas …
‘You need to be right every single time. The hackers only have to get it right once’
A high-profile pharmacy hacking case highlights how cybercriminals’ tactics are changing – and pharmacies are at greater risk than you might think In a statement provided to the AJP, Toowoomba …
CWH renews NRL deal
The retail giant says it will continue to be the official pharmacy partner of the men and women’s NRL until 2029 Chemist Warehouse (CWH) has extended its partnership with the …