News
World news wrapup: 6 March 2025
Pharmacist suspended after calling patient a “nutter;” new program to ease NZ’s “incredible stress” in sector; Finland cuts medicines prices Willaston, Merseyside: The UK’s Chemist+Druggist has reported on the case …
Pharmacy skin conditions trial extended
State government extends trial due to “lower-than-anticipated consumer uptake” Pharmacists participating in the dermatology component of the NSW community pharmacy trial will be able to continue to treat minor skin …
Get ready for Alfred
Pharmacists urged to ensure patients in Northern NSW and Southeastern Queensland are prepared for the likely impacts of Cyclone Alfred Pharmacy owners operating in the forecast path of Cyclone Alfred …
How quickly is Chemist Warehouse growing?
Sigma Healthcare has shared Chemist Warehouse’s expansion plans, telling investors the retailer expects to keep pace with its five-year average of 33 store openings a year In the first half …
Sigma backer encircles troubled hospital operator
David Di Pilla’s HMC Capital is reportedly getting closer to a takeover of beleaguered private hospital operator Healthscope, which has missed rental payments on 11 of its hospitals In its …
Temporary PBS listings for overseas HRT patches
PBS clarifies subsidy arrangements for HRT patches subject to SSSI Pharmacists can dispense certain overseas-registered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) without needing a new …
Employees expect flexibility
Pharmacy owners need to embrace flexible working practices or face losing talent, recruiter warns Community pharmacy may be an “inherently in-person” sector, but that does not mean that there is …
Go-getters win at sim pharmacy game
Women got together to compete to buy community pharmacies, and beat their opponents in business – but it was all in good fun Women in pharmacy came from all around …
Clinical tips: Deprescribing
How does age impact medicines use? Amanda Quek, Dr Kenneth Lee and Dr Amy Page discuss medicine regimens in older people As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes. Age-related …
‘Excellence isn’t defined by location’
Advanced Pharmacy Australia has released its strategic plan to 2030, addressing top member priorities AdPha describes Yindyamarra 2030 as a forward vision for pharmacy based in and around Australian hospitals …
Pharmacy assistant awards open
The search is on again for Australia’s top pharmacy assistant The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, in partnership with AFT Pharmaceuticals, has announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 …
Declining flu vaccine uptake concerning
Immunisers urged to focus on improving influenza vaccine uptake Pharmacists and other immunisers are being encouraged to “take steps to ensure” their patients are “up to date with all vaccinations”. …