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Twist in pharma takeover saga
A takeover dispute between an Australian and US pharma company- which attracted the attention of the treasurer – has taken a new turn Mayne Pharma says wants to pull the …
Pharmacies ‘not equipped’ to handle vaccine hesitancy: docs
Pharmacists should have access to a standard Medicare billing item for providing vaccination services to people aged over six, say doctors The Australian Medical Association has issued a new report …
Northern Territory celebrates its best
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Northern Territory Branch has announced the Territory’s most outstanding contributors to community pharmacy for 2026 These awards recognise excellence in pharmacy practice through leadership, innovation, …
New toolkit for optimising pharmacy jabs
FIP has launched a new toolkit to support countries in advancing pharmacists’ roles in vaccination and improving access to life-course immunisation Vaccination remains one of the world’s most effective public …
The week in review
Chemist Warehouse pay decision, new sunscreen recalled and updated product warnings for GLP-1s were among the stories that had our readers clicking this week Retail and pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse …
Optometrists’ prescribing row escalates
“Let’s be clear: optometrists are not seeking to ‘become doctors’,” Optometry Australia says on its bid to have appropriately endorsed optometrists prescribing oral medicines for eye conditions Professional body Optometrists …
Harm reduction plea: ‘It may save a life’
A medical director has called on pharmacists to stock drugs to reverse opioid overdoses, as the country’s growing cost of living situation pushes more people into crisis situations Pharmacies have …
Push for fairer access to weight loss jabs
The government says its seeking guidance about GLP-1 treatment access and socio-economic equity issues for patients with obesity, amid the WHO’s new guidelines Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the …
Sigma completes My Chemist rebrand
Final My Chemist store converts to Amcal+, as Sigma aims to strengthen the franchise’s position in the pharmacy sector The shutters have come down on the last My Chemist branded …
‘We need everyone back on the team’: Verrocchi
Chemist Warehouse chief summons newly minted millionaires back to work, as 100-year plan to become the world’s number one pharmacy franchise accelerates “You’ve bought your toys, your houses, went on your holidays, did what …
WATCH: A survival guide to the silly season
The ‘most wonderful’ time of the year can also be the most stressful in pharmacy. Our webinar panel of specialists in pharmacist wellbeing, peer support and mental health share tips …
Cancer Council kids’ sunscreen recalled
Batches of a popular children’s sunscreen have been ‘urgently’ recalled by its sponsor and the TGA Three batches of Cancer Council Clear Zinc Kids SPF50+ 110g sunscreen have been stripped …