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‘Manifestly unfair’: Ruston on vaping, 60-day dispensing
Opposition health spokesperson blasts pharmacy vaping decision, accusing government of “once again” failing to consult with pharmacists Mistakes with the government’s “flawed” introduction of 60-day dispensing have been repeated in …
Reduce regulatory burden to unleash pharmacy
Pharmacist prescribing will ensure patients receive timely access to healthcare and deliver improved outcomes Access to healthcare is a “fundamental challenge” for Australian patients, Associate Professor Shane Jackson, the Pharmaceutical …
Pharmacist’s ‘brazen’ $2m PBS fraud
A pharmacist blamed his false declaration partly on being “distracted” by his looming five-year jail term for making nearly $2 million worth of fake PBS claims The Queensland Civil and …
Board releases revised compounding guidelines
Updated compounding guidelines to provide greater clarity and direction The Pharmacy Board of Australia has today (Monday 5 August 2024) released its revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines, which will …
More patients choosing pharmacy for flu jab: Owen
Queenslanders were continuing to choose community pharmacies when it comes to accessing influenza vaccines, says one leading pharmacist Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch president, Chris Owen, has said in …
‘Already we are seeing dozens and dozens and dozens of vape shops closing’
The TGA and Queensland Health have seized more than 10,000 nicotine pouches and hundreds of illicit vaping goods, as health minister promotes change to doctors The Therapeutic Goods Administration has …
TWC raises more than $400k for ovarian cancer
The TWC network has raised funds and awareness for its main charity partner For nearly 20 years, the TerryWhite Chemmart network has been dedicated to raising funds and awareness in …
‘It is with this support that we can provide the best care’
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Pharmacists’ Support Service have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding The move was announced during PSA’s National Conference PSA24 in Sydney. PSA National President …
Limiting scope ‘doesn’t make sense’
Government wants to remove barriers preventing pharmacists from working to their full potential Enabling “pharmacists practicing in all settings to work to the top of their skills and training is …
Looking to the future
Health Minister launches the PSA’s future plan for the profession and lauds the vital role the profession can, and should, play Health Minister Mark Butler has launched the Pharmaceutical Society …
Locum life ‘an absolutely incredible experience’
Tassie pharmacist named Locum of the Year Tasmanian Esther Staal has been recognised as the 2024 Locum Pharmacist of the Year at PSA24 conference on Saturday morning (3 Aug). Staal …
Double dispensing delivering savings: Butler
Pharmacy organisation urged to “stand up” to “noisy opponents” of policies including 60-day dispensing Australian patients are reaping the benefits of 60-day prescriptions, Mark Butler the Minister for Health and …