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World news wrapup: 30 April 2026
Canadian councillors scrutinise private opioid treatment; Auckland pharmacist ordered to pay damages to tenant; new US pharmacy union highlights organising at CVS London, Ontario: Councillors in the city of London …
April MIMS update
Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products and indications New Products Fedratinib (as dihydrochloride monohydrate) (Inrebic) is an oral kinase inhibitor with activity against wild …
‘Heartbreaking’ case highlights need for support: Guild Insurance
The parents of a child who suffered a clonidine overdose due to a dispensing error are calling for legislative change to how some insurance funds are paid out The Adelaide …
Supplement brand fined over ad breach
Queensland-based company cops infringement notices totalling more than $79,000 over alleged unlawful advertising The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued four infringement notices to Switch Nutrition in relation to the alleged promotion of therapeutic …
Government-led promotion needed to boost 60-day uptake: study
Slower than forecast adoption of 60-day dispensing is being attributed to low uptake by GPs and resistance from pharmacists Changes to GP prescribing software, combined with clearer communication to patients …
PBAC go-ahead for adrenaline nasal spray
PBS listing recommendation for neffy, with PBAC citing previous shortages of adrenaline auto-injector pens The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended the listing of neffy nasal spray, for the …
Which opportunities should we be seizing?
A range of opportunities are now available for those seeking to expand or change their careers, and to enhance their business. But how do you choose which path to follow? …
Regulate infant formula marketing: AMA
Medical group calls for tighter controls over the promotion of infant formula, including in pharmacies The Australian Medical Association (AMA) wants retailers to be included in mandatory infant formula marketing …
The price ain’t right: Lilly
Positive funding recommendation for Mounjaro came with “unviable and unsustainable conditions”, sponsor says Eli Lilly is calling for “wholesale changes” to be made to the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) after withdrawing its application …
‘Damages trust’: Doctors wanted pharmacist prescribing heads-up
A major medical group says it’s been let down by a lack of consultation on the NSW pharmacist pill prescription changes The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has …
Payday super is coming
Victoria Le from Peak Strategies outlines what every business owner needs to prepare for ahead of the implementation of payday super Super is a key part of Australia’s retirement system …
Pharmacy visits urged this World Immunisation Week
The national Guild has reminded patients of the range of vaccination services pharmacies offer amid World Immunisation Week The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says World Immunisation Week is the perfect …