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New ‘nangs’ restrictions in NSW
The state government says the limits have been introduced to reduce harm linked to nitrous oxide misuse The NSW Government will restrict the sale of nitrous oxide – commonly referred …
Regulator hits CWH-linked entity with $198k fine
ASIC penalises Chemist Warehouse operator for allegedly failing to lodge audited financial reports on time for FY 2025 Pharmacy ownership group, East Yarra Friendly Society Pty Ltd, has paid an …
World news wrapup: 5 November 2026
CVS could be set to split its structure; NHS England worker humiliated by prank; how hospital pharmacists could help reduce corridor care New York, New York: The Financial Times has …
New sodium valproate in pregnancy guidance
Pharmacists lead Australian-first guidance on valproate use in pregnancy Leaders from four AdPha specialty practice areas have joined forces to address inconsistent practice in prescribing sodium valproate during pregnancy. Advanced …
TGA lists Wegovy tablets
Regulator approves Australia’s first oral GLP-1 for weight management Tablet preparations of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) are set to become available to Australian patients, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) …
Eye care: looking beyond the presentation
Whether it’s persistent dry eye, styes, conjunctivitis or medicine-related visual changes, pharmacists play an important role in knowing when to treat, when to investigate and when to refer. KEY POINTS: …
‘Patients can see through the scare campaign’
Doctors follow up their call to pause pharmacist scope expansion by demanding the NSW premier disclose the Pharmacy Guild’s role in shaping the policy Yesterday (3 November 2026) five medical …
Pham to join PSA national board
NSW-based pharmacy lecturer and PhD candidate, Lily Pham, will join the PSA national board in January as the new ECP director After three and a half years as the Pharmaceutical Society …
Mum & bub: pharmacy’s role in breastfeeding
How can pharmacists support mothers who want to continue breastfeeding but may need advice on pain, supply or other issues? Sheshtyn Paola investigates KEY POINTS: Community pharmacies are running lactation …
Ownership applications under review
Chemist Warehouse leads the way in securing approved pharmacy business ownership licences under Queensland’s new legislation as application deadline passes Authorities in Queensland are reviewing more than 820 business ownership licence …
Guild Group retains 20% stake in insurance arm
Workers’ compensation specialist Employers Mutual Limited (EML) acquires 80% of Guild Insurance Guild Insurance is set to continue operating as a standalone business following EML’s acquisition of an 80% stake …
Docs’ arguments put ‘professional self-interest ahead of patients’ needs’: Guild
Five medical organisations urge the NSW government to pause the planned expansion of pharmacist prescribing – while the Guild says that it’s focusing on “reality” In a joint letter to …