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System ‘doesn’t address the root cause of shortages:’ Twomey
Pharmacists have agreed with doctors that Australia needs to address its “reactive” approach to medicines shortages The Australian Medical Association has made a submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s proposed …
Non-pharmacy Priceline stores set for rebrand
Wesfarmers Health commences rollout of new beauty and wellness store brand, Atomica, to replace non-pharmacy Priceline outlets Retail conglomerate, Wesfarmers looks set to call time on the Priceline brand for …
Wildcard picked
Brielle Geard from the University of Tasmania as the 2025 NAPSA Wildcard Pharmacy Student of the Year, the PSA has announced The announcement took place at the National Australian Pharmacy …
Ex-SHPA president to lead new hospital group
The PSA extends its focus on hospital pharmacy with a new community of specialty interest (CSI) Former Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA – now Advanced Pharmacy Australia) president, …
RSV vaccine program a global leader
Butler backs NIP-funded RSV vaccine to cut infant hospitalisation numbers Pharmacists are set to help rollout “the most comprehensive protection program for babies in the world”, when the maternal respiratory …
Shortages prompt script exemption
State government moves to minimise the impact of supply disruptions to methylphenidate modified-release tablets Pharmacists in NSW will be exempt from the requirement to keep a prescription for a range …
‘We just don’t know what to do. We’re so snookered’
Pharmacist says “notorious antisocial people” and sex offenders in her suburb are frightening away loyal customers, as well as a sales rep A St Kilda pharmacy owner, “Charlotte,” has called …
The week in review
Advances in health were part of the agenda this week, as we looked at scope of practice, the new Autism Strategy and cultural safety Leading consultant pharmacist with a keen …
‘He frankly admits his dishonesty’
A pharmacist let his registration lapse because he was ‘too unwell to work,’ thus demonstrating insight into his conduct, a tribunal says The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard that …
Payer beware – invoicing scams
Court ruling on invoicing scam dispute puts responsibility on clients to confirm payment details Pharmacy owners need to ensure they have processes in place to verify payment information and train …
Sigma/CWH merger to reshape ASX200
Potential ASX50 listing on the cards for post-merger Sigma Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare is set to become one of Australia’s 100 biggest companies – possibly breaking into the top 50 …
Spotlight: Alicia Martin
Canberra pharmacist and startup founder Alicia Martin speaks on why she invented a mobile app, how to find a good work-life balance and life outside of pharmacy Alicia might be …