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‘Long tail’: Flu season concerns prompt vax push
Pharmacists are being placed at the centre of campaigns to encourage flu vaccination ahead the season’s peak Insights from the Northern Hemisphere indicate this year’s flu season could be longer, …
An authentic voice for the profession
Kelly Abbott has been named the 2026 MIMS Consultant Pharmacist of the Year This year’s leading credentialed pharmacist has urged her colleagues to share what they do with the general …
GBMA chief steps down
Departing GBMA chief executive lauded for strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to improving medicines affordability After eight years at the helm of the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA), Marnie …
HMR caps: ‘We are not stopping’
PSA president Professor Mark Naunton has quoted Orwell in his welcome to CPC26, saying that it feels like “some animals are more equal than others” Naunton told delegates that despite …
Telehealth an option: Ahpra
Practitioners urged to consider whether telehealth may be an appropriate alternative for patients during the ongoing fuel crisis Telehealth consultations could help patients maintain access to healthcare amid calls to conserve fuel, the Australian …
The week in review
The latest on GLP-1 listings, NSW broadens nasal FluMist access and a potential pharmacy payment for diphtheria vaccination were among our readers’ picks this week A pricing agreement is needed …
Rich listers: Pharmacy and retail’s wealthiest revealed
Several individuals from both pharmacy and retail have climbed the AFR Rich List The founders of Chemist Warehouse have continued to see their wealth rise in the past 12 months, …
AdPha readies for a conference ‘golden year’
MM2026 Scholarships are now open… And the call for abstracts for AdPha’s upcoming conference are closing soon, the organisation says Opportunities are again available for pharmacists to attend and showcase …
Seqirus to discontinue Benpen injection products
Manufacturer confirms plans to phase out its Benpen injection products from November 2026 Commercial reasons are behind Seqirus’s decision to discontinue its Benpen (benzylpenicillin sodium) injectable antibiotic products, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reports. The regulator confirmed …
Are pharmacy services sustainable without MBS access?
One leading pharmacist outlines why the 2026 federal Budget was such a disappointment, as a new position statement highlights the importance of MBS access “At a broad level, the Budget …
Mentoring and connection: the heart of pharmacy
AdPha has created a new platform for mentoring and networking, developed exclusively for pharmacy professionals Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has today (Friday 29 May 2026) officially launched AdPha Connect, a …
CWH co-founder’s wealth surges
Three Verrocchis have eclipsed media mogul Kerry Stokes’ wealth to land inside the top 10 on the AFR Rich List Chemist Warehouse (CWH) co-founder Mario Verrocchi and brothers Adrian and …