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Prescriber deficit limiting access to medicinal cannabis
TGA data shows growth in medicinal cannabis approvals, but barriers to access remain Sales of medicinal cannabis products in 2024 are on track to double the number sold in 2023, …
ODT in the prison setting
What difference can a pharmacist make to prisoner wellbeing? A poster presented at the recent Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Medicines Management 2024 conference in Adelaide examined the role of a …
A lack of change
Study fails to find significant reductions in medication complexity following HMRs, but authors point to other benefits A new study led by the University of Sydney has found no statistically …
World news wrapup: 28 November 2024
Pay increases announced in the UK government’s budget are putting pressure on Northern Ireland’s community pharmacies, while pharmacy workforce shortages are threatening medicines safety in South Africa Belfast, Northern Ireland: …
Sigma merger delivers big win for asset manager
HMC Capital’s stake in Sigma Healthcare is reaping significant rewards for investors Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse is delivering strong returns for investors in asset management firm, HMC Capital. …
Tributes paid to pharmacist-turned-MP
Political leaders unite in sharing condolences on the death of former pharmacist and Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, John Hodges Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader, Peter Dutton, …
Strategy shift bearing fruit for PharmX
Healthcare technology provider focused on profitability following lengthy court case PharmX is reporting continued revenue growth as it focuses on technology enhancement and market expansion. Addressing the company’s annual …
Nitazene overdose warning
NSW Health is warning the community about the dangers of nitazenes following the hospitalisation of two people in NSW with severe opioid overdoses Two have people suffered severe opioid overdoses …
States have greater scope for pharmacist visas: Burke
Expansion of immigration caps for state and territory nominated skilled migration may provide opportunities for pharmacists, Minister says State and territory governments have room to offer more skilled visas for …
APC ends remote online proctored exams
Pharmacy’s Intern Written Exam is set for changes in 2025 Candidates sitting the Intern Written Examination will no longer have the option of sitting a remote proctored exam from next …
Antibiotic shortage on the way
The TGA says a new shortage of the high-strength Bicillin L-A (benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate) 1.2 million unit prefilled syringe for injection is coming The shortage is predicted to begin from …
‘Untimely’ death from mixed drugs
Promethazine and benzodiazepines implicated in a young man’s death—as well as an unlikely new substance A young Victorian man has died from a lethal combination of drugs including pharmaceuticals and …