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Wider pharmacist vaccination: ‘Just make it happen’
As more cases of measles appear around the country, one group of pharmacists is urging change to increase uptake of NIP vaccines In its pre-Budget submission to the Labor Government, …
Finding your franchising fit
Recent changes to the pharmacy landscape have emphasised the importance of choosing a banner group that matches your values, service model and aspirations KEY POINTS: The recent Infinity Pharmacy Group …
Around 350 new stores: CWH long-term growth plans
The retail giant further detailed its store opening trajectory, which includes lifting its domestic CWH network count by more than 60% Sigma Healthcare plans to have close to 900 Chemist …
‘Practitioners have a duty to speak up’
Ahpra has reminded health professionals to notify it if they believe another practitioner is putting the public at risk – including if an NDA has been signed The Australian Health …
Guild Group sells majority stake in insurance arm
Specialist injury claims management, EML, acquires majority stake in Guild Insurance, following months of speculation Guild Group will retain a 30% in its insurance business through a new partnership with Employers Mutual Limited (EML). …
World news wrapup – Thursday 26 February 2026
Taliban moves leave pharmacists to tackle shortages; Canadians unimpressed by ‘No Frills’ expansion plans; “significant concerns” raised over proposed changes to voluntary assisted dying laws Kabul, Afghanistan: Moves by the Taliban to end Afghanistan’s …
Vale Russ Grosvenor
Profession pays respect to long-serving pharmacist who was a Victorian PSA vice-president and Pharmacy Board committee member The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has noted “with deep regret” the passing of …
Eye health in everyday practice: driving early detection
Although many chronic eye diseases may be silent in their early stages, pharmacists play an important role in detecting risk and supporting treatment adherence, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Chronic …
Revenue rises as PharmX accelerates growth strategy
Strategic alliance with Sigma to set PharmX up for “revenue diversification and growth”, chief executive tells shareholders Pharmacy ordering platform, PharmX, expects to reap significant benefits from its newly announced partnership with Sigma Healthcare. PharmX reported …
New banner behind EBOS’ soaring store count
The wholesaler and TerryWhite Chemmart owner added dozens of stores to its network, with a large NSW acquisition driving much of the growth Wholesaler EBOS has continued its acquisition and …
Pharmacists want to ‘take the shackles off’
“We’ve got pharmacists out there who could do more and want do to more, but can’t do more,” says one stakeholder body in a plea for flexibility The Pharmaceutical Society …
Medicinal cannabis framework ‘not fit for purpose’
Stakeholders flag safety concerns over “outdated, under-regulated and inadequate” unapproved medicinal cannabis framework Submissions to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) consultation: reviewing the safety and regulatory oversight of unapproved medicinal …