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RSV outstrips flu, Covid for first time
As RSV cases surge this winter, the Immunisation Foundation is raising awareness about vaccination According to National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System data, cases of respiratory syncytial virus have spiked in …
CGT changes could be trigger for pharmacy sales
Government’s planned capital gains tax reforms set to have “significant implications” for community pharmacy, broker says Proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) could be a catalyst for pharmacy owners …
Pharmacy spending continues to rise: snapshot
Strong annual growth in health spend has been partly driven by purchases at the dispensary, a report reveals Household spending at the pharmacy has continued its upward trajectory, with the …
Butler to open PSA26
Health minister to give pharmacists insights into the government’s plans for healthcare at the PSA’s national conference later this month Day one of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) national …
Merger saw Sigma CEO top pay list
After Sigma’s foray on the stock exchange last year, its CEO’s realised pay has outstripped that of any other Australian-based ASX-listed chief executive, according to a report The chief executive …
World news wrapup: 16 July 2026
Canadian pharmacist banned over abuse of patients; warning for UK pharmacist; NZ pharmacies get funding boost Bassano, Alberta: A pharmacist has been slapped with a permanent ban on practising the …
Pharmacy profits ‘reinforce’ success of CPA: Bonner
Leading pharmacy services provider goes to bat for CPA and pharmacist ownership in response to Grattan Institute report, but believes there’s room for change The Community Pharmacy Agreement has “achieved …
TGA hits pharmacy with $99k in fines
Pharmacy fined over alleged unlawful importation of unapproved melatonin products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued five infringement notices totalling $99,000 to Acacia Pharmacy Pty Ltd in relation to …
Local pharmacy loss lamented
A prominent journalist and commentator asks: “Do we genuinely think anyone from the Grattan Institute has ever been in a supermarket?” Journalist, academic and Nine Media columnist Jenna Price has …
FIP launches campaign to expand scope
FIP highlights how pharmacists can strengthen health systems ahead of World Pharmacists Day Governments and policy makers are being urged to employ pharmacists as part of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s …
July MIMS update
Some recent changes to medicines listings, including new products, presentations, indications, contraindications and safety changes New products Abaloparatide (Eladynos) is an agonist of the parathyroid hormone receptor 1 (PTHR1). It …
Vale Calvin John Anthony
An Australian pharmacist pays tribute to Calvin John Anthony, a former leader of the US’ National Community Pharmacy Association and pioneer of several aspects of the profession Anthony, of Stillwater, …