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The week in review
“Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures” was the focus of this week’s World Pharmacists’ Day celebrations, as the Intergenerational Report forecast that healthcare spending is set to surge over the next …
Chronic pain more than ‘growing pains’ for kids
Pharmacists urged to make pain count as one in five Australian children live with chronic pain A new national report estimates that 877,000 Australian children and young people live with …
‘Emotionally demanding… but rewarding’
10 pharmacists reflect on their roles in voluntary assisted dying, citing concerns over inconsistent legislation, unpredictable workloads and remuneration Pharmacists have described the challenges and rewards of being involved in …
DAA program updates
Pharmacy Programs Administrator announces updates to DAA and IDAA program rules New regulations that will be implemented in NSW from 5 November 2026 have prompted the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) to …
NSW gets fourth full scope program
University of Sydney launches a new Graduate Certificate in Clinical Skills and Prescribing for Pharmacists Pharmacists looking to expand their scope of practice can now apply to undertake the University …
Profession celebrates World Pharmacists Day
A wrap-up of how you celebrated WPD across the country From the Pharmacy Guild hosting a consultation room on display at Melbourne’s Federation Square, to the Australian Pharmacy Council gifting …
Time for uniformity of pharmacist prescribing: Guild
Nationally consistent pharmacist prescribing frameworks are needed to ensure patients have access to the care they want, the Pharmacy Guild says Data from a YouGov poll undertaken earlier this month …
Pharmacy issues apology over data breach
Services Australia estimates close to 109,000 patients may have been impacted in a ransomware attack on a pharmacy management group earlier this year Patients who provided personal information to a Sydney …
Empowering pharmacists no longer optional
Governments are being urged to authorise pharmacists to work to the top of their scope of practice to strengthen healthcare systems As healthcare needs evolve empowering pharmacists with the skills, …
‘Not a big enough saving to cut out my pharmacist’
As one pharmaceutical giant announced plans to sideline bricks-and-mortar pharmacies and go direct to customers, patients have joined a chorus of voices questioning the plans – and savings Plans to …
Infinity ‘has been a disappointment for us’: Paragon
The wholesaler was owed $48.5m at the end of the financial year and says it still plans to recoup some of the funds, including ‘rigorously’ pursuing directors Paragon Care says …
Peptide boom poses ‘growing risk’ to businesses: lawyers
Pharmacists may start to see more patients who have sourced peptides online, which could have implications for medication management and risk, specialists warn Pharmacists and compounders “should consider whether their …