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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 …
‘Community pharmacy is changing quickly’
“Full scope is not just a policy discussion” a leading pharmacist tells conference Community pharmacy is rapidly evolving, and pharmacists will need capability, confidence and support to work to the top of their …
Pharmacy figures to rough it for Vinnies
Representatives from the pharmacy sector will be sacrificing home comforts to raise funds for homeless Australians this week Pharmacists and industry figures will be among hundreds of business leaders foregoing their beds …
PDL backs ‘continued, carefully governed’ scope expansion
Profession’s indemnity insurance provider responds to concerns over pharmacist prescribing Organisations commenting on the expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice need to understand contemporary pharmacy practice and the frameworks that underpin …
National Pharmacies tops satisfaction table
South Australia’s National Pharmacies group is the nation’s top-rated pharmacy network, according to a consumer satisfaction survey National Pharmacies scores five stars for consumer satisfaction and edges discounters when it …
Aussie pharmacist lands OBE
University of Sydney School of Pharmacy alumnus recognised in Britain’s King’s Birthday Honours List Australian pharmacist, Dr Mark Stuart, has been appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the UK’s …
Sigma walks away from Boots
Sigma Healthcare will not pursue plans to acquire British pharmacy giant Boots, the company says Less than a week after rumours emerged that the Australian wholesaler was eyeing a possible takeover of Boots, …
Five of the best
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says it is proud to acknowledge the outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication of the five pharmacists who have been recognised at the its Victorian Pharmacist …
‘Role expansion needs system redesign’
Moves to expand scope of practice are going in the right direction, but new workflows and support systems will be needed to ensure services are sustainable, a pharmacist says Australian …
The week in review
Pharmacy figures honoured for King’s Birthday, Sigma eyes UK giant and the end of the line for a popular consumer service were among our readers’ top picks this week A …
Creon shortages to extend into 2027
Availability of Creon capsules may vary from one pharmacy to another, as increased global demand impacts supplies, Viatris warns Supply constraints affecting Creon (pancreatic extract) 25,000 and 35,000 are forecast …
The top 10
Medication error, a contentious pharmacy closure and the growing wealth of some in pharmacy top our latest most read stories list These were the most read stories on our website …