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TGA on the move
The TGA has begun court proceedings against a company selling vapes, while another company undertakes to comply with advertising rules for face masks The Therapeutic Goods Administration has commenced Federal …
World news wrapup: 28 July 2022
Pharmacist’s “repulsive” alleged acts exchanging pills for sex; US pharmacy stakeholder calls for clarity in wake of abortion debate; Ontarians say wider scope too little, too late Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A …
PBS co-pay cut confirmed
The new federal government has confirmed its election commitment to shave $12.50 off the maximum PBS co-pay cost The ALP’s list of priorities for its term of government were revealed …
‘Overworked, undervalued and underpaid:’ why you want to leave
Most readers who responded to our latest poll told us they’re thinking of leaving the profession… and there was one overwhelmingly significant reason why Earlier this month, the AJP asked …
Poll: Why do you love pharmacy?
We’d like to know what you love about your profession, and what keeps you coming to work every day Earlier this month, AJP ran a poll asking if pharmacists are …
Shedding light on the vaping situation
Answers finally from the Department of Health after questions over Tasmanian vaping dispensing uptake It’s taken an election, a change of government, and the departure of the Senator who asked …
Pharmacy approval appeal rejected
Appeal against ministerial location rule decision dismissed by Federal Court The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal made against a ministerial decision approving a pharmacy’s right to supply …
Approval extended
Novavax now approved for adolescents, TGA announces The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced it has provisionally approved the Biocelect (on behalf of Novavax) COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, for use in …
Tech platforms to combine forces
MedAdvisor and GuildLink set to join forces as acquisition is announced Australian pharmacies are set to benefit from a deal that will see medtech company MedAdvisor acquire GuildLink. The deal …
Getting the message out
Federal government kicks off the new oral antiviral advertising campaign The federal government has launched its much discussed new advertising campaign to encourage eligible Australians to access life-saving COVID-19 oral …
Getting pharmacists into aged care
It’s important to embed pharmacists in residential aged care, but systems need to change first, experts explain The pre-election announcement that $345.7 million would be spent over 4 years to embed …