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‘Pharmacy continues to inspire me’
Pharmacist researcher recognised as leader in the field by The Australian Associate Professor Kamal Dua from the University of Technology in Sydney has been named the country’s “leading researcher” in …
First strike recorded against MedAdvisor
Shareholders back MedAdvisor name change, but reject the company’s 2025 remuneration report Patient engagement solutions firm, MedAdvisor Solutions, will rebrand as Adheris Health Limited, after shareholders backed the name change at …
World news wrapup: 27 October 2025
Sanctions interrupt medicines availability in Iran; Netherlands closes online pharmacies; Irish pharmacist faces inquiry Iran: Because of international sanctions placed on Iran, pharmacists and patients are now facing a series …
Rural and cultural pharmacy contests open
Pharmacy Guild launches 2026 rural pharmacy and cultural engagement video competitions The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the launch of two national video competitions for 2026, celebrating the creativity, …
Pharmacies now part of coloured sand asbestos recall
A long list of pharmacies have been implicated in the coloured sand asbestos recall, following updated advice from the ACCC Earlier this month (12 November 2025) the Australian Competition and …
‘We are not slowing down’
“Every new member strengthens our voice when advocating for the profession”, PSA president says, as organisation reports record membership growth The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has recorded $2.1 million surplus for the 2024/25 financial years, with membership …
‘This work strengthens our national frameworks’
Slade Pharmacy will present eight abstracts at the 2025 Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Medicines Management Conference and the COSA–IPOS Annual Scientific Meeting this week The 60-year-old pharmacy group said it’s …
Headwinds hit MedAdvisor revenue
The prescription management platform’s US arm has been hampered by difficult conditions, including low vaccine uptake and regulatory uncertainty, it told investors MedAdvisor’s US revenue has been clipped by lower …
Restrictions on vitamin B6 sales
Regulator moves to strengthen safety controls around products containing vitamin B6 Supplements containing more than 50 mg of vitamin B6 per recommended daily dose will be up-scheduled to pharmacist-only, while products with a daily dose in excess of 200 …
Most miss link between equity and planetary health: study
Pharmacy education needs planetary health focus to boost environmental action: researchers New Monash University research has found that while pharmacy students understand pharmacists’ role in planetary health, many struggle to …
The importance of ‘at-elbow’ support
Building capability through workplace-based assessments can transform workforce readiness and resilience, one leading pharmacist says The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has hosted the 2025 Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO Distinguished …
It’s Not You, It’s Perimenopause
Angelo Pricolo reviews a new book from pharmacist Sarah Gray Perimenopause is usually defined as the natural transitional stage before menopause, typically starting in a woman’s 40s, marked by fluctuating hormone …