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Pharmacies to get updated accreditation program
There is to be a ‘major evolution for community pharmacy accreditation’ in 2026, with key changes to QCPP The accreditation program for community pharmacies in Australia will undergo its biggest …
‘We need better systems to identify patients at risk’
Rapidly reducing or abruptly stopping prescription opioids significantly increases the risk of mental health or substance use-related emergency presentations, new data shows The data, from Monash University, demonstrates the need …
Pharmacist-only vapes linked to ‘popcorn lung’
Testing of pharmacist-only nicotine vaping products reveals breaches of therapeutic standards “Legal vapes” sold through community pharmacies could be exposing users to dangerous chemicals, despite strict regulations, research funded by …
Pharmacist used illicit synthetic after benzo knock-back
A pharmacist sold buprenorphine strips to an undercover police officer, and illegally sourced clonazolam for himself, a tribunal has heard News Corp has reported on the case of a pharmacist …
EBOS to drop out of ASX200
Wholesaler and pharma companies are among those to see their market capitalisations fall, as ASX rebalances its indices Less than six months after making its return to the Australian Securities …
PSA seeks ‘targeted support of GP-based pharmacists’
Government urged to double funding under the Workforce Incentive Payment (WIP) program to support pharmacists working in general practice The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling on the federal …
When women in pharmacy thrive, ‘the entire profession benefits’
We asked leaders in the profession how women in pharmacy can be best supported—and what employers and organisations can do to help achieve this Happy International Women’s Day for this …
Union calls for reproductive health leave
Implementing a 12-day reproductive health leave policy could save businesses close to $2 billion a year, researchers say The federal government is being urged to make reproductive health leave a national employment standard to …
IPA appoints new merchandise, marketing GM
IPA has hired a former leader from 7-Eleven and other big retailers Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) has announced the appointment of Paul Church as its general manager of merchandise and …
GPs seek rural funding
RACGP calls for $10 million investment to “increase exposure to rural general practice for urban GPs”, to bolster access to care in “underserved” communities Funding a national ‘pathways to rural’ program …
‘Where profitability is won or lost’
As we approach APP2026, one technology provider’s CEO has shared insights about where he sees opportunities for pharmacists in an increasingly competitive market Retail performance has emerged as the key …
The week in review
The call for general practice pharmacists, D-day for Infinity offers and changes to Tasmania’s vaccination rules were among the popular topics this week The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners …