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Hospital evidence and insight key to enhancing pharmacy programs
Expertise and experience of Australia’s hospital pharmacy profession is crucial to success and sustainability, stakeholder says Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed the opening of consultation on a new pharmacy …
‘Like everyone else, it’s been problematic’
Pharmacists are “moving heaven and earth” to find stock of ADHD medications that are in short supply, with some children missing out as the school year begins Shortages of Concerta …
Who is 24-7 pharmacy helping?
Which medicines are in most demand at one of South Australia’s 24-7 pharmacies – and who are the biggest after-hours customers? National Pharmacies Norwood was the first of three community …
No going back for CWH merger
Sigma’s takeover of Chemist Warehouse clears final hurdle with Federal Court orders being lodged with ASIC Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare is now legally effective and binding on the …
‘Receiving a notification doesn’t make you a bad pharmacist’
What to do when a notification is made about you? This expert presents six steps to take The AJP spoke to Naomi Lim, professional officer with PDL, for some advice …
‘Big shoes to fill’
Following the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Congress at the University of Queensland, the organisation has thanked its outgoing treasurer Due to a change in personal circumstances, national treasurer Benjamin Scott …
Labor lands lion’s share of Guild largesse
Guild boosts political spending in 2024 financial year The Australian Labor Party was once again the biggest winner from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s political spending in the year to …
PDL student grant program open
PDL has announced the opening of the 2025 Student Grant Program, with applications open until April 13 The grants program was established to help Australian pharmacy students broaden their education …
States urged to follow the Territory
The Northern Territory Government has decided to further expand the scope of pharmacist-administered vaccination, in a move welcomed by pharmacists Effective immediately (3 February 2025), pharmacists in the Territory are …
Another box ticked for Sigma merger
Sigma gets Federal Court approval for Chemist Warehouse acquisition The Federal Court of Australia issued orders this morning (Monday 3 February 2025) approving Sigma Healthcare’s acquisition of 100% of the …
The week in review
Takeovers dominated the last seven days in pharmacy, with one merger edging closer to completion plans for another were unveiled Shareholders of wholesaler Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse gave their …
Legal error found, but suspension upheld in Supreme Court
A pharmacy proprietor appealed her Section 150 suspension over a legal point, denying allegations of PBS fraud and “kickbacks” A pharmacist has taken an appeal of a NSW Civil and …