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‘Prevention alone isn’t enough’
Australia’s cyber security agency is rolling out a new Essentials Series to support organisations to protect themselves against evolving threats Changes to Australia’s cyber threat environment is behind the rollout …
‘Suitability gap’ limiting pharmacy workforce
Employers are struggling to find suitable candidates for roles across the pharmacy sector, new data from Jobs and Skills Australia reveals Shortages of pharmacists are persisting, with the community pharmacy …
Ahpra media warning after ‘quite brazen’ offending
Ahpra has contacted media organisations urging them to check the status of anyone claiming to be a registered health practitioner The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has prosecuted Heassan Al …
Pharmacy shines in NT awards
Pharmacists are among those who have been celebrated as outstanding allied health professionals in the Northern Territory The Northern Territory government has presented its 2026 NT Allied Health Excellence Awards, …
Priceline to be stronger post Infinity: Wesfarmers Health
“Vast majority” of Infinity stores are expected to remain under the Priceline Pharmacy banner after the administration process is completed, Wesfarmers Health says Wesfarmers Health is confident that most of …
Flu vaccine intention declining: study
New findings have highlighted the importance of health professionals encouraging flu vaccination A new study has shown that the proportion of adults intending to receive an influenza vaccine decreased from …
Changes to PBS restrictions for antidepressants backed
PBAC makes recommendation to amend 30-day solid oral dosage-form listings for several low-cost antidepressants from restricted to unrestricted benefits Amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing restrictions for 14 antidepressants …
Doc’s remorse over ‘terrible experience’
A Chemist Warehouse pharmacy refused to dispense on a fraudulent script presented by a doctor in his own name A doctor forged a prescription for the purpose of obtaining oxycodone …
Falls, kidney damage link to polypharmacy studied
Australian researchers say their new study supports an increase in medicines reviews, particularly those conducted by pharmacists An estimated 2.3 million older Australians are being dispensed multiple medicines associated with …
PSA announces Queensland graduate of the year
The PSA has announced that it has awarded Georgia Muir, from Griffith University, the Professor James Dare Pharmacy Graduate of the Year Award Each year, every School of Pharmacy in …
PBAC backs ADHD meds listing change
Changes to PBS restrictions for atomoxetine and guanfacine for the treatment of ADHD are being supported by the PBAC The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) is backing a move to broaden access …
Owners receive licensing warning
Leaving it late to submit a valid licensing application will create unnecessary risk and avoidable compliance issues, pharmacy owners in Queensland are being warned Proprietors who fail to apply to the Queensland …