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Government moves to deliver Australian CDC
Legislation to establish a permanent Australian Centre of Disease Control (CDC) is now before the federal parliament Moves to legislate for a permanent Australian CDC are “a momentous and welcome …
Wesfarmers expands pilot for InstantScripts
It opened its second “pharmacy health hub” utilising the service in Victoria Wesfarmers Health opened its second InstantScripts Pharmacy Health Hub in Amberly Park, Victoria, last week (28 August 2025). …
Code of ethics consultation underway
Stakeholders invited to share their views on the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists as part of a review The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is commencing a review of the …
PBS co-payment cut gets green light
Senator’s bid to cut the PBS general co-payment to a maximum of $20 fails, as Labor delivers on pre-election promise Australians will pay no more than $25 for a …
‘AI is already transforming how pharmacists work’
FIP calls for “robust regulation and clear ethical frameworks” for use of artificial intelligence in pharmacy Artificial intelligence (AI) can support pharmacists to improve medication safety and personalise care, but …
Mind the gap: how pharmacists can help in the new aged care system
Pharmacists say they should have stronger involvement in discharge planning, transitional care and Home Care Packages, as they tackle the new aged care system Advanced Pharmacy Australia has made a …
Shift in thinking needed for asthma
Asthma Australia is calling on pharmacists to help families move from reactive to preventive management, as new research reveals a behavioural paradox For Asthma Week 2025 (1-7 September), the organisation …
Put rural health first: RIPAA
Government urged to invest in rural pharmacy to bolster access to healthcare Current funding and workforce programs for rural pharmacy are failing to address inequities in remote communities, pharmacists warn. …
New face at National
Finance executive Brigid Hughes has been appointed Chief Finance Officer for National Pharmacies Hughes has worked in senior leadership roles across multinational, ASX-Listed and privately owned consumer-facing companies, including fast …
Time to embrace opportunities: Sinclair
Growing recognition of pharmacists’ capabilities will ensure the profession has a bright future, FIP president, Paul Sinclair, says Pharmacists are being urged to make the most of new opportunities to …
‘Hold that bottle and don’t drop it’
A leading aged care pharmacist discusses how pharmacy has changed over the years – and his passion welcoming those changes The AJP Podcast talks to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s …
Pharmacy Ambassadors
We are now in the final weeks of our campaign to find those who are doing the most to promote the profession of pharmacy We’re now in the final month …