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Wesfarmers buys InstantScripts for $135m
Telehealth operation to fall under API as retail giant embarks upon health expansion Telehealth business InstantScripts has been bought by the now Wesfarmers-owned Australian Pharmaceutical Industries for $135 million. In …
Cannabis ads cop $66k TGA fine
NSW Central Coast wellness operation allegedly ran “unlawful” medicinal cannabis product advertising says regulator The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued five infringement notices totalling $66,600 to Affinity Corp Australia …
A reward for service
A distinguished long-time AJP contributor is among the pharmacists recognised in the King’s Birthday honours Associate Professor Louis Roller, a long-time contributor of clinical articles to the AJP was honoured …
Employee pharmacists should get a cut of service fees: PPA
Community pharmacists who provide professional services should receive a slice of the funding paid to the pharmacy they work in, union officials believe Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) says its enterprise …
The week in review
A huge deal between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse was news this week, as the controversy over 60-day dispensing rages Business news loomed large this week, as a deal between Chemist …
‘Chalk and cheese’ as legislators fail to consult: report co-author
Many pharmacists aren’t against double dispensing – it’s the speed and lack of consultation that has them frustrated and afraid, says one industry analyst National Director, Pharmacy at RSM Australia …
‘We can’t continue to do more for less’: Sim
PSA president remains optimistic about the profession’s future despite ongoing double dispensing concerns “In circumstances such as those presented by the 60-day dispensing decision, it is important for us to …
Thousands of ODT patients to be displaced
Pharmacists are calling for a delayed rollout of changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment program, warning of “potentially horrific outcomes” for patients A Budget measure to allow people to access …
Pharmacies go on strike
Patients are being asked to get their medicines and ask for advice ahead of time, as pharmacies plan a strike day of action about government policy – but it’s happening …
Could Sigma be Chemist Warehouse’s back door to an ASX-listing?
Finance pundits go into speculation overdrive following 10.7% stake announcement This week’s Chemist Warehouse (CWH) distribution/stock deal with Sigma Healthcare has been a gift for anyone speculating on the future …
Priceline names its best and brightest
Priceline Pharmacy Kippa-Ring has been crowned Priceline Pharmacy’s Store of the Year for 2022, out of more than 470 stores around Australia Priceline says the award recognises the Queensland store’s …
Mandatory use of MHR key for pharmacist prescribing: PPA
Union calls for mandatory use of the My Health Record (MHR) for pharmacist prescribing going forward Requiring pharmacists to use patients’ MHRs could ease concerns about jurisdictions expanding the profession’s …