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8CPA accreditation program update
Pharmacies accessing programs funded through the 8CPA will need to have secured accreditation under the new Quality and Safety Pharmacy Program (QSPP) by 1 July 2027 Pharmacy owners are being …
World news wrapup: 24 September 2026
US pharmacist lands prison sentence; A warning for Fiji pharmacies; “Mobile pharmacy” claims rejected in NZ Mississippi, USA: A pharmacist from Petal in Mississippi has been sentenced to 12 months …
‘Perceived conflict of interest’: Doctors renew Vic scope objections
GPs and specialists want the state government to rethink pharmacist prescribing powers for OCPs, arguing revenue models could disincentivise referral for first-line options Expanded contraceptive prescribing in retail pharmacy settings …
‘We need to speak up before these models become the norm’
Pharmacists are being urged to raise concerns over Eli Lilly’s new direct-to-consumer model with Guild leaders Eli Lilly’s decision to offer a direct-to-consumer service risks fragmenting care, pharmacists warn. Launching …
Scope offers solution to rising healthcare costs: Guild
Efforts to improve healthcare quality and affordability are set to drive government spending over the next 40 years, a report reveals Healthcare spending is set to account for 6.2% of …
Finding those with influence
This is your final chance to vote for the most influential people in pharmacy How does one define influence? According to the Macquarie Dictionary it is: “1. invisible or insensible …
Producing ‘AI-competent graduates’
Pharmacists already work alongside AI-enabled clinical decision support systems and educators need to keep up, researchers argue A clinical recommendation in 2030 will not be generated by a pharmacist alone, …
Pharmacist numbers top 43,000
New data shows the number of pharmacists registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is continuing to grow Pharmacist numbers in Australia are continuing to rise, with new figures showing …
Positive signs on pharmacy naloxone supply and expertise
Naloxone supply in pharmacies is growing but more can be done, say experts Almost three quarters of Australian pharmacies are currently stocking naloxone, according to the findings of a recent …
Queensland licensing deadline looms
Pharmacy owners in Queensland are being urged to act now to apply for a new licence for their practices, as new rules come into force Queensland-based proprietors have less than …
National Pharmacies appoints new boss
New National Pharmacies chief executive pledges to focus on expanding services Little more than 12 months after joining National Pharmacies as chief financial officer, Brigid Hughes is stepping into the top …
Andrographis dropped from listed medicines framework
Sponsors of listed medicines containing Andrographis are being “strongly encouraged” to withdraw their products following a TGA decision New medicines containing Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) are no longer eligible for listing …