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Symptom tracking for on-site pharmacists
An adapted tool could help pharmacists “proactively” monitor medication-related symptoms in older people over time, UniSA researchers have discovered UniSA pharmacist researchers have adapted and tested a tool for assessing …
‘And we wonder why there is a pharmacist shortage’
Median salaries for new pharmacists are on the rise, but union warns intern rates need to rise to attract and retain talent Pharmacy graduates’ salaries continue to lag behind …
StrongRoom AI-owned loyalty program sold to Guild
The national Guild has acquired Member Benefits Australia from StrongRoom AI as a standalone business, pledging to strengthen its offering The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has picked up rewards and …
Board’s endorsement plan ‘a milestone’ for prescribing
Moves to establish an endorsement for scheduled medicines for pharmacists set to strengthen safe prescribing, the APC’s chief says The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s decision to start a process to establish …
World news wrapup: 18 September 2025
Restrictions on therapeutic substitution leave patients waiting for critical medicines; Scope of practice expansion on the horizon for German practitioners; Pharmacy regulator poised to enter debate over vaccine mandates London, …
Transitions of care stewardship framework welcomed
Landmark framework to improve medication management during transitions of care The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s (ACSQHC’s) Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework needs …
Board takes ‘pivotal step’ for pharmacist prescribing
Moves to develop an endorsement framework for scheduled medicines for pharmacists has “the potential to unlock consistent, safe and accessible care,” Guild leader says Work is underway to develop an …
TGA issues sunscreen guidance
The authority says its investigation is ongoing, after CHOICE found 16 of 20 sunscreens didn’t live up to SPF claims The Therapeutic Goods Authority (TGA) has released information to consumers …
Renewed PBS bid for Wegovy
PBAC to consider semaglutide listing for new indication of established CVD with obesity The PBAC will soon consider whether Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) should be subsidised for Australians with …
Community pharmacists ‘need to have a different conversation with patients’
Health Minister launches updated Australian Asthma Handbook, while leading pharmacist highlights risks linked to SABA overuse The Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler has today (16 September 2025) launched …
Needle-free vaccines to bolster uptake
State and territory governments urged to put ‘children’s health first’ and roll out free intranasal influenza vaccine programs for two to five-year-olds in 2026 Announcements that Queensland and NSW will …
Innovative Pharmacist of the Year
Nominations for the 2025 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year are now open Innovation is the cornerstone of pharmacy. As the profession goes through unprecedented change, we believe it’s important …