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‘People shouldn’t think of pharmacists as the new corner store’
While pharmacy stakeholders have publicly opposed the new vaping legislation, other groups have welcomed the move to make vapes S3 The bill also prohibits the domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession …
Guild slams Greens S2 claim
Greens health spokesperson criticises Guild over transparency, saying it preferred Schedule 2 or 4 for vapes, during a fiery Senate debate before e-cigarette bill passed But the Pharmacy Guild has …
Selling vapes unethical, say pharmacy brands
Banner groups have come out against the amended vaping legislation, with one calling for nicotine vapes to return to S4 Blooms The Chemist Management Services Ltd has strongly advised its …
Amendments ‘not preferred’ but vaping bill welcomed
One group of pharmacists has welcomed the passage of the vaping bill through the Senate, saying it is “our best chance yet” of preventing young people from using the products …
Pharmacy role in psychedelics dispensing
Pharmacists reminded of dispensing obligations and potential drug interactions as patients begin to receive MDMA-assisted psychotherapy Patients in the community are beginning to receive MDMA-assisted psychotherapy after the drug was …
Vape reform undermines pharmacists: PSA
Pharmacy body flags concerns over the adverse impacts of the government’s deal with the Greens on vaping reform Changes enabling nicotine vapes to be sold over-the-counter in pharmacies “undermines the …
Government confirms ACOP rules
Tiers 1 and 2 of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) measure will commence on Monday 1 July following the release of the program’s rules The Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) …
Pill testing trial to kick off this summer
The 18-month Victorian trial aims to combat rise in drug-related ED admissions and increase in illicit potent opioids Victoria will be running a pill testing trial for up to 18 …
New vape reforms ‘not the answer’
Advocacy group hits out at government “legitimising the supply of an unproven and unregulated product” Watered-down legislation aimed at restricting access to nicotine vaping products will turn pharmacists into “pseudo …
Poll: Your say on vapes
Should pharmacies be the only authorised sellers of vapes – and do you agree with the legislative change that they be OTC? Pharmacies are set to become the only retailers …
Government rolls back on Prescription-Only vapes
Greens force government to ease vape legislation to allow adults to buy e-cigarettes without a prescription, in a move slammed by the Guild Pharmacies will be the only retailers authorised …
Diabetes shortages targeted in report
Shortages of existing diabetes medicines are likely to continue through 2024 and beyond, warns a new report which recommends strengthening the supply chain The 2024 State of the Nation report from Diabetes …