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NSW joins nation in pharmacist pill initiation
State government pledges $4.5 million to support access to pharmacist-initiated oral contraception Pharmacist prescribers in NSW will join their peers in being authorised to prescribe oral contraception for women aged 18 …
CWH renews AFL partnership
The retail giant says it has now sponsored the football code for more than a decade Chemist Warehouse has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the Australian Football League (AFL) and …
Pharmacist named as cannabis party’s by-election candidate
The Albury local has listed healthcare “pressure points” as a key motivator Albury pharmacist Aimee Pearson will run on the Legalise Cannabis Party’s ticket for the Farrer by-election. The by-election …
A thumbs-up from consumers
New Consumers Health Forum survey reveals very high levels of satisfaction in pharmacists, but an alarming amount of cost-related skipping of scripts A new survey from the Consumers Health Forum …
Infinity Pharmacy founder dies
Colleagues of Infinity Pharmacy Group managing director, Ameet Jeraj, devastated by “loss of a young entrepreneurial business person” The death of the Queensland-based pharmacist was announced today (Tuesday 14 April …
Needle-free flu vax campaign underway in WA
WA government steps up its winter strategy with rollout of intranasal influenza vaccine for children aged 2-11 years Western Australians are being urged to go to their local pharmacy to …
Tariffs threaten PBS listings: Breast Cancer Network Australia
Patients needing access to high-cost medicines are being abandoned as Trump’s tariffs prompt “pharmaceutical standoff”, advocacy group warns Concerns are being raised that patients are being left to deteriorate as talks to list …
Pharmacists thank ‘genuine friend’ of the sector
Outgoing health minister highlights how pharmacy scope policy has helped women The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch has thanked the state’s minister for health, Mary-Anne Thomas, after she announced …
Pharmacy management firm hit by ransomware attack
Cyber criminals are threatening to release over 180 gigabytes of data belonging to a pharmacy management firm following a ransomware attack Sydney-based pharmacy group Rx Management is the latest victim …
TGA issues unapproved peptide warning
Regulator flags concerns over rise in import, supply, compounding and advertising of unapproved peptide products Pharmacists are being urged to ensure they comply with all regulatory requirements and professional practice standards if they compound or supply unapproved peptide …
CWH co-founder boosts HMC holding
Chemist Warehouse co-founder continues to back the firm the advised on its merger with Sigma Healthcare Billionaire pharmacist, Mario Verrocchi, has splashed more than $13 million since late November 2025, to bolster his …
Payday super reforms: What locums and pharmacies using locums need to know
With the new payday super legislation coming into effect from 1 July 2026, pharmacist and LocumCo chief commercial officer, Jeyda Shiaxiates, looks at how the changes will impact pharmacies using …