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PBAC accused of ‘lack of ambition’
Manufacturers of GLP-1 medications are stepping up pressure on the federal government to subsidise their products for weight loss Sponsors of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications are accusing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee …
PSA SA/NT names its best
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the winners of its South Australian and Northern Territory Pharmacist Awards The awards recognise outstanding pharmacists who have demonstrated excellence in their practice …
‘People are desperate for some of these types of medications’
A magistrate has warned of “backyard shop” sales of high-demand drugs like Mounjaro, after a student nurse faced court for selling the weight loss medication online The Gold Coast Bulletin …
Guild makes pre-budget pitch
PBS prescribing rights, a freeze on the general co-payment and increases to funding for services on Guild’s Budget 2026/27 wish list The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on the federal …
Keeping you informed about treating and managing pain
Welcome to our annual update on the latest treatments and advice in pain management A year is a long time in every aspect of pharmacy. The pain category is no …
Local production floated for essential meds
The Middle East war should spark reconsideration of whether we need our own supply – or trusted partnerships – for some medicines, a think tank says The geopolitical landscape has …
Inaugural Hugh and Mary Darragh Scholar named
Wollongong pharmacist’s leadership in quality use of medicines and excellence in disease-state management earn him $10,000 scholarship The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Foundation has named Mo’men Garybeh as the inaugural recipient …
‘Cultural safety is not an add-on’
Harm prevention, workforce sustainability and culturally safe health care are important areas for Ahpra to focus on, says the Australian Pharmacy Council The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has welcomed and …
Top pharmacist shocked by minister’s private payment suggestion
Patients can just pay privately for home medicines reviews when their pharmacist has reached their cap, says the Health Minister – leaving one award-winning pharmacist “frustrated” Angus Thompson, a long-standing …
‘Real concerns about unintended consequences’ of sunscreen consultation
The TGA’s consultation into sunscreen has now opened, and one group says maintaining consumer trust is vital Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHP Australia) has welcomed the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s consultation …
The week in review
Fuel crisis looms for suppliers, sunscreen review on the way and Monash continues to shine in university rankings were among our readers’ picks this week Pharmaceutical wholesalers are engaging with …
‘Let’s give them more to do’
A rural GP says pharmacists are the primary care missing link in remote communities – and shares how she believes professionals can position themselves to do more Efforts to achieve …