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Pharmacy body sees membership surge
Turbulent year sees PSA membership climb by 12.5% Data released as part of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) annual report shows an increase in the organisation’s membership in the …
TWC tackles whooping cough
TerryWhite Chemmart has announced a five-year partnership with the Immunisation Foundation of Australia The group says this solidifies a commitment to raise awareness about key vaccinations that protect children and …
‘A done deal’: What comes next for Sigma and CWH
With the competition watchdog green lighting one of the Australian pharmacy sector’s biggest deals, shares in wholesaler Sigma Healthcare have rallied to historic highs Healthcare analysts say the next hurdles …
‘This is advanced pharmacy’
‘It is simply not sustainable to expand pharmacists’ scope without uplifting technicians,” says one leading pharmacist Advanced Pharmacy Australia’s Tom Simpson says recommendations in the scope of practice review report …
Unanswered questions remain: Guild
Competition watchdog urged to monitor Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse, and “its impact on patients” The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) decision not to oppose the planned merger …
Poll – Will the proposed Sigma/CWH merger impact your business?
Despite concerns over the potential loss of competition in the community pharmacy sector the ACCC has given the green light for Sigma’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse (CWH) Less than …
ACCC announces Chemist Warehouse/Sigma merger decision
After an eight-month inquiry, the chief competition regulator has had its final say on whether the merger would “substantially lessen competition” in the retail pharmacy market The competition watchdog has …
World news wrapup: 7 November 2024
CVS pharmacist breaks down, saying “I can’t be a punching bag anymore;” pharmacy take on UK Covid inquiry; Indian pharmacist arrested on murder charge US: A TikTok user has reportedly …
May PBAC meeting scheduled
High volume of submissions prompts government to add extra Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee meeting in 2025 The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will hold an additional full meeting in May …
Will ACCC give green light to Sigma/CWH merger?
Competition watchdog to hand down findings of review into Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse The eyes of the community pharmacy sector will be focused on the Australian Competition …
NAPSA welcomes call for Prac Payment expansion
Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme should be extended “across the primary care sector”, scope of practice review recommends Tackling placement poverty will be key to strengthening the primary healthcare workforce into …
Full scope support could halt workforce crisis: review
But GPs warn of “worse access and more waste” under the new report’s recommendations, with particular concern over proposal for direct referrals Supporting pharmacist full scope of practice could help …