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$3m fines over oxygen therapy
A court has ordered a company to pay a $2 million fine, and its director to pay another million, over the advertising of medical devices to treat diseases including dementia, …
Schedules to stay the same
TGA rejects proposals to downschedule more ibuprofen products and Chinese medicine ingredients Proposals for the downscheduling of ibuprofen and some Chinese medicine ingredients have been rejected by the Therapeutic Goods …
Lower dose for kids
Double Pfizer jab approved for 5-11 year olds, but they will receive a third of the usual dose The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine …
Finalists announced
The six finalists in the running for Pharmacy of the Year 2022 have been revealed The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has revealed the six finalists in the running to be …
The week in review
As we count down towards Christmas, the pharmacy sector has had a busy week… especially in Canberra Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt announced that he will not …
Top 10 science stories of the year
What were the top ten science stories of 2021? No, they weren’t all about COVID… Every year, the Australian Science Media Centre compiles its ten biggest science stories. Here’s its …
‘I want all your benzo.’
A pharmacy owner has been significantly impacted by a robbery and now has trouble working at night, a court has heard Michael Davidson has appeared before the Southport District Court …
CWH presents excellence awards
Chemist Warehouse Group announces award winners within its network, including the Mario Verrocchi National Pharmacist of the Year Award The discount pharmacy giant virtually hosted its 2021 Retail Awards for …
No justification for vax remuneration
Pharmacy’s work is not being properly recognised in financial terms, MP tells Parliament Australia’s pharmacists are not being adequately remunerated for the training, time and expertise involved in vaccinations, MP …
Landmark bill set to shore up medicines supplies
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed new Federal Government legislation to further mitigate the impact of medicines shortages The National Health Amendment (Enhancing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) …
Hunt to step down
Health Minister Greg Hunt will retire at the next election, with the Guild lauding him as “a great advocate for the community pharmacy sector” Minister for Health and Aged Care …
Pharmacy shampoo recall
Consumers warned to stop using a shampoo sold by leading discount pharmacies due to bacterial contamination fears An urgent recall order has been issued for a shampoo sold in discount …