News
DHL partners with CWH
Under the new partnership DHL will be supplying Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist with front-of-store FMCG goods, directly into their network of 400+ pharmacies The two organisations have reportedly finalised …
Ex-nurse to serve her 27 years in jail
A nurse who murdered two aged care residents with insulin after they made complaints about her has had her appeal on 20 grounds dismissed Former nurse Megan Jean Haines was …
CWH restructuring to full franchise model
Retailing under current regulations is like “fighting with one arm tied behind your back,” says Chemist Warehouse co-founder Jack Gance Speaking to the Weekend Australian’s Victorian Business Editor, Damon Kitney, …
Sick note spat is back
Representatives of the AMA have again attacked pharmacy over sick notes, after a Herald Sun reporter obtained one in less than two minutes Doctors and the mainstream media have waded …
Rising stars
The Star Pharmacy Group has named its top performers “Star Pharmacy Group have experienced a remarkable year and in the light of that we are proud, pleased and excited to …
Joining forces
Two leading pharmacy organisations will be collaborating to promote Australian research The PSA and the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) have announced a strategic partnership to promote pharmaceutical science research …
Pharmacist ‘horrified’ with his actions
A Victorian pharmacist charged with misappropriating thousands of S8 tablets to feed his dependency, driven by chronic pain, has been reprimanded and suspended for 12 months First registered in 1988, …
Top 10 most common, most costly drugs
Drugs to treat Hepatitis C have cost the taxpayer more than $1 billion in 2018, and have topped the list of drugs ranked by cost to government in 2017-18 NPS …
The week in review
Politics have played a strong role in this week’s events in the pharmacy sector… In employment news, Professional Pharmacists Australia told us that wage theft was ‘rampant‘ and urged the …
Artists throw support behind pill testing at ARIA Awards
Aussie artists including former members of The Wiggles stated their support for pill testing at the music event this week Several artists have thrown their support behind pill testing while …
Docs swallow Lego… for science
University of Melbourne researcher Dr Andrew Tagg and some paediatrician colleagues looked at how long it takes Lego to exit the digestive system “Children frequently ingest coins (generally with minimal reported …
Supercars champ helps people with diabetes
Amcal General Manager Brian Tomlin has praised Supercars driver Jack Perkins for helping to destigmatise diabetes Mr Perkins has also helped encourage those with the condition to live without embarrassment …