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RACGP seeks pharmacist funding
Doctors call for close to $127 million in dedicated funding for general practice-based pharmacists The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling on the federal government to deliver “targeted support for …
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From heat to flooding rains… when are medicines reviews going to become flexible enough to handle the reality of practice in Australia, asks one award-winning pharmacist? Several weeks ago, former …
Commitment to innovation and regional healthcare reaps reward
South Australian pharmacy takes top honour at TWC 2026 Heart Awards TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) Clare in South Australia has been named as the network’s National Pharmacy of the Year award winner. The regional store …
Deadline for Infinity offers looms
Private capital businesses, overseas players and rival groups are among the prospective buyers circling the collapsed Infinity Pharmacy Group Swiss investment firm, Partners Group, is the latest entity to be linked with a bid …
World news wrapup: 5 March 2026
Legal action over medicine importation scheme; a surprise benefit of weight loss drugs; shortages continue United States: Pharmaceutical giant Novartis and biotech Genentech are suing a company over a scheme …
‘Finally!’: Show praised for ED pharmacist representation
It follows a prominent journal article and online commentary arguing hospital pharmacists were a ‘missing piece’ in the award-winning series HBO hit The Pitt has corrected what many perceived as …
Tighter US pharma budgets hit Adheris revenue
The ASX-listed company says declining vaccination rates and pharma budgetary pressures have continued to put a clamp on the top line Pharmacy software company Adheris Health – formerly known as …
Tassie vaccination changes a ‘significant step’
Moves to authorise Tasmanian pharmacist immunisers to administer flu shots to children aged two years and older, “a big step forward” Changes to the Tasmanian Authorised Pharmacist Immuniser and Program Guidelines are being welcomed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). Under the …
Weight loss drugs added to WADA’s watchlist
GLP-1s could be added to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list before the 2028 Olympics Over the next two years, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is set to review whether use of glucagon-like peptide-1 medications gives …
Vaginal ring resupply now in scope
State updates its pharmacist-delivered hormonal contraception continuation service to include resupply of the vaginal ring and depot injection Pharmacists in NSW have been given the green light to resupply a broader range of …
‘Powering through old stock’ post a joke, Tribunal hears
A cosmetic surgeon has had his bid to practise under fewer conditions knocked back, as a tribunal hears reports of expired medicines being used and significant hygiene problems The Queensland …
Bicycle bandit brings gun to robbery
Police in two states are investigating incidents in which offenders targeted pharmacies ACT Policing has issued a statement saying it is seeking witnesses to an armed robbery at the Advantage …