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Guild demands ownership and licensing transparency
Pharmacists call on Victorian politicians to “unlock the full potential” of community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch has released its 2026 Victorian Election platform, A stronger pharmacy …
Levothyroxine supply not impacted by US recall: TGA
Products impacted by the FDA’s recall of levothyroxine sodium tablets are limited to those distributed in the US, a TGA spokesperson says Pharmacists are being advised that patients taking levothyroxine …
Nurse arrested over data breach
NSW Health employee facing charges of allegedly accessing and downloading patient data without authorisation Cybercrime detectives are investigating a 59-year-old nurse working in the Northern Sydney Local Health District over …
World news wrapup: 30 July 2026
New Zealand art highlights funding issues; Montréal ponders antihistamine restriction after poisonings; English women take up EC program in droves Auckland, New Zealand: Radio New Zealand has reported on an …
Pharmacist joins Salvos’ Project 614
Homeless Melburnians can now access medication reviews and advice through the Salvation Army’s Project 614 The Wellness Partners Foundation is supporting the Salvation Army to help hard-up Melburnians to navigate …
Non-compliant packaging costs supplement brand
Supplement brand pays $19,800 fine for allegedly not meeting child-resistant packaging requirement Sydney-based nutrition supplement firm, Cellife Health Care, has been issued with an infringement notice by the Therapeutic Goods …
‘Australia’s first discount pharmacy’ up for sale
For the first time in 74 years, the family-owned Sydney property is heading to the auction block, with the vendor and agent sharing the site’s annual income The original Cincotta …
The top 10: Clinical news
Which clinical pharmacy stories were our readers interested in during the first half of the year? These were the 10 most clicked clinical news articles during the first half of …
Pharmacy warned not to dispense on doctor’s scripts
A tribunal has chosen not to cancel the registration of a doctor with a long history of self-prescribing, who also diverted scripts he wrote in former patients’ names A doctor …
Salbutamol nebules shortage an education opportunity: NAC
Pharmacists and other health professionals are being urged to discuss changes to the asthma guidelines, as shortages of salbutamol nebules persist Health professionals should use ongoing shortages of Ventolin (salbutamol) …
Key Sun expands kids lozenge recall
Discovery of wire fragments in second kids’ lozenge prompts manufacturer to extend product recall Multiple batches of homoeopathic lozenges for children are being recalled following the discovery of wire fragments …
VAD legislation ‘was never intended to prevent legitimate clinical care’
As the Prime Minister puts forth his own views on Voluntary Assisted Dying, pharmacists have welcomed the reintroduction of legislation to allow telehealth involvement Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed …