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Mixed news on medicines scheduling
Regulators confirm that no change is to be made to astrodrimer sodium gel scheduling despite opposition from leading pharmacy groups. However another change is confirmed The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s Advisory …
Flood update
NPSA provides an update on how its members are helping to manage the flood emergency in NSW NPSA members are working around the clock to reach isolated and impacted communities …
Therapeutic need reminder on vaping
A pharmacist allegedly supplied therapeutic vaping products without adequately confirming that it was clinically appropriate to do so, the Board says In its latest newsletter, the Pharmacy Board has drawn …
The week in review
Victoria to offer free pharmacy consults, registrations on the rise and the impact of distractions and stress on errors were among the topics that got pharmacists talking this week In …
Q&A: Shaylee Mills
Shay, AKA The Rural Pharmacist on TikTok, shares what makes being a pharmacist in rural Australia so great… and her advice on choosing a good employer Shaylee Mills is not …
Wesfarmers cuts Priceline prices, rolls out new stores
Priceline owner Wesfarmers Health has detailed its recent store growth and transformation strategy, aimed at boosting earnings and shareholder returns In the year to May 2025, Wesfarmers Health – which …
Authority to supply in NSW
NSW chief pharmacist authorises supply without prescription, as flood disaster in NSW continues to unfold Chief pharmacist David Ng announced late Thursday afternoon (22 May 2025) that he has decided …
Pandemic medicine supply coordination must be a focus: Simpson
Pandemic Agreement Agreement will set in train global preparedness against future pandemics, say pharmacists Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed the adoption of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement …
Pharmacy rejoins Amcal with lessons to share
Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare has brought one pharmacy back to the Amcal banner After almost 30 years under the My Chemist brand, a Melbourne pharmacy is returning to …
World news wrapup: 22 May 2025
US abandons routine Covid boosters; Kiwi pharmacist sold meds online; pharma company buys 23&Me Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration has decided that yearly Covid jabs will no longer be …
Drug giant sours on Mayne Pharma deal
A US drug company has threatened to walk away from a deal to acquire Australian-owned Mayne Pharma over a disagreement about whether a “material adverse change” happened ASX-listed Mayne Pharma …
‘Patient safety must come first ahead of pharmacy owner profits’
The Victorian Budget has now been handed down, with a big boost for health – but doctors are unhappy with the approach to utilising pharmacy Following yesterday’s (20 May 2025) …