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24-hour pharmacy limits hospital visits
Pharmacies operating round the clock are delivering “better care” and keeping patients out of hospital, a South Australian Assembly member says Out-of-hours visits to South Australia’s first 24/7 pharmacy have surpassed 600,000 since …
TGA issues pharmacy advertising alert
The regulator listed examples of how community pharmacies can fall foul of the rules The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released new advertising guidance, reminding pharmacists about laws regarding promotion …
Privacy matters, OTC contraceptive study finds
Patients were more likely to support a pharmacist prescribing OTC oral contraceptives if the professional had extra training, could provide affordable care and a private setting, according to a recent …
PharmX shares details on growth runway, Sigma partnership
The listed company has detailed plans to grow its marketplace, engage in M&A and expand its international footprint Pharmacy technology platform PharmX has lifted the lid on its growth plans, …
PSA leadership team elected
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced its new leadership group Professor Mark Naunton MPS has been re-elected as PSA national president for the upcoming term commencing 1 July. Naunton …
‘Safe prescribing requires safe systems’: RACGP
Coalition of healthcare providers urges caution over moves to authorise pharmacists to prescribe Health ministers and regulators are being advised to put patient safety first, as the Pharmacy Board of Australia considers measures to expand …
World news wrapup – 18 June 2026
Community pharmacy at the centre of 10-year plan; NZ Post faces last-minute plea to save pharmacy post office; union members rally to have votes counted London, UK: Pharmacy is “one of the NHS’s most …
Queensland moves online pharmacy legislation
State government introduces legislation to strengthen pharmacy ownership laws Queensland’s Crisafulli government is moving legislation to tighten restrictions around online pharmacies, with a proposed amendment to the Pharmacy Business Ownership …
TWC names award winners
The banner group announced its pharmacist of the year, alongside gongs for innovation and early career success TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has named Victorian pharmacist Anna Theophilos the chain’s pharmacist of …
Reinforce inhaler technique: Rigby
National Asthma Council releases updated Australian Asthma Handbook with two additional resources to assist pharmacists to support their patients Pharmacists can now access an updated quick reference guide (QRG), and …
Fines issued for illegal cosmetic injectables
The TGA says close to $20,000 in fines were paid after unapproved pre-filled syringes were imported into the country The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has fined a Victoria-based nurse and …
Concerns raised over NSW cannabis-driving reforms
Changes to how drivers are penalised if they have medicinal cannabis in their bloodstream are inconsistent with other impairment laws, surgeons warn Proposed reforms to halt automatic bans for drivers with medicinal …