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Use aged care delay time well: Bonner
The delayed start to the new Aged Care Act offers a key opportunity for government to utilise pharmacists, says one expert Earlier this month (4 June 2025), health minister Mark …
Butler recruits influencers in vape war
Athletes, advocates, entertainers and a gamer to join government’s fight against teen vaping The federal government is enlisting the help of influencers as part of its campaign against vaping. Minister …
‘We can’t separate beds from the people who make them matter’
Pharmacists and technicians are essential to multidisciplinary care teams, tackling the ramping crisis and supporting digital health transformation, says one stakeholder following the announcement of a public health investment Advanced …
TGA takes publications to court over cannabis advertising
The authority alleges four companies, including Mamamia and Body + Soul publisher News Life Media, unlawfully advertised medicinal cannabis, using testimonials from health professionals The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has …
‘He was concerned that his patients would think he was unwell’
The fear of a pharmacist calling out his name in-store was a factor in a psychiatrist’s self-prescribing under another name, a tribunal has heard The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal …
The week in review
Doctors again slam pharmacy prescribing, students excluded from prac payments and the tiny proportion of non-prescription vapes sold through pharmacies were among the hot topics this week Doctors have made …
WA Guild backs training funding
Extra funding to train community pharmacists is “an important first step” in helping patients access care, the Western Australian Guild branch says The Western Australian government has allocated $1.3m towards …
Chronic wound scheme targets care delays
A new program is set to bring down the cost of managing chronic wounds for eligible First Nations people over 50 and senior Australians with diabetes, the Federal Government says …
Hospital pharmacists push up for mental health
Staff from Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital’s (QUII) pharmacy department are taking on The Push-Up Challenge to raise funds for mental health Members of pharmacy team at Brisbane’s QEII are aiming …
Covid rates creep back up
Covid cases are again on the rise, authorities warn, encouraging the general public to get a booster shot NSW Health has issued a statement saying that it is urging the …
‘Too many people suffer in silence’
Lack of awareness of pharmacy services is leaving patients without the support they need Patients are being urged to speak to pharmacists about continence challenges, by the Pharmacy Guild …
Amcal customers witness shopping centre drive through
Police arrest man who allegedly drove a stolen vehicle through a suburban shopping centre A 27-year-old Melburian is facing multiple charges after allegedly speeding past recently rebranded Amcal pharmacy in …