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‘I don’t want to be endorsing a product that is not actually safe’
Pharmacy owner hits out at the government’s lack of consultation with the sector over Schedule 3 vapes Pharmacists’ first priority to their communities is to ensure the products they provide …
Pharmacy Council of NSW election underway
Former Guild leaders among 16 candidates in NSW pharmacy council race All five incumbent pharmacist members of the Pharmacy Council of NSW are seeking to retain their places, while 11 …
Pharmacists cautious on OTC vapes: survey
Close to three-in-five Western Australian pharmacies are not stocking nicotine vapes for sale over-the-counter Potential changes to state and territory legislation alongside questions over the safety of vapes may be making …
Pharmacist-initiated UTI services nationwide
Northern Territory gives green light for pharmacists to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections Women across Australia can now receive treatment for uncomplicated UTIs through community pharmacies in all states and …
The week in review
Business news, scam warnings and a look at Ahpra notifications… it’s been a busy and varied week in pharmacy This week we heard from Queensland’s Office of the Health Ombudsman …
Guild critical of restricted distribution model
Guild hits out at Echo Therapeutics’ decision to restrict access to a PBS-listed medication to an exclusive home delivery service Echo Therapeutics announced it was partnering with online pharmacy JustMeds to …
Eucalyptus founders join Young Rich List
Co-founders of online weight management company, Eucalyptus debut on AFR Young Rich List Demand for weight-loss injectables, semaglutide and tirzepatide, has seen Eucalyptus co-founders, Tim Doyle, Charles Gearside and Benjamin …
Vale Kum Chuan ‘KC’ Leong
Eastern Health has issued a statement about the loss of a talented young pharmacist In a statement issued Thursday (24 October 2024), Eastern health chief executive David Plunkett said that, …
ANZCAP turns one
Thousands recognised as renewal framework revealed Training programs expand across care settings and more than 2,500 pharmacists are now recognised through the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy …
Vape seizures continue
Eight charged in relation to illicit vape and tobacco supply Authorities have seized 600,000 “tobacco sticks”, tobacco products and nicotine vaping products as part of the ongoing multi-agency operation to …
Guild issues scam warning
Pharmacy owners urged to be vigilant of potential scammers Criminals impersonating bank staff are “actively” targeting community pharmacies, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns. In an alert to members, the …
Inappropriate dispensing ‘permitted, if not condoned’ at pharmacy
A tribunal has heard that a pharmacy owner began self-medicating with unprescribed testosterone, stressed after losing nursing home business and his partner becoming unwell The man owned and operated a …