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‘Proud to represent pharmacists in expanded scope’
Pharmacist finalists in Stronger Medicare awards recognised for delivering health care to vulnerable and marginalised communities Two pharmacists have been listed as finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards, which have …
Registration numbers surpass 39,000
Board data shows there are record numbers of pharmacists in Australia Another quarter, another Pharmacy Board of Australia registration record, with data for the September 2024 quarter revealing 39,144 pharmacists …
Teal questions pharmacist UTI programs
Pharmacists are facing claims that they are inappropriately prescribing antibiotics to treat UTIs  Independent MP, Dr Monique Ryan, believes pharmacists should not be authorised to prescribe antibiotics for urinary …
‘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 …