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The top 10: Clinical news
Which clinical pharmacy stories were our readers interested in during the first half of the year? These were the 10 most clicked clinical news articles during the first half of …
Pharmacy warned not to dispense on doctor’s scripts
A tribunal has chosen not to cancel the registration of a doctor with a long history of self-prescribing, who also diverted scripts he wrote in former patients’ names A doctor …
Salbutamol nebules shortage an education opportunity: NAC
Pharmacists and other health professionals are being urged to discuss changes to the asthma guidelines, as shortages of salbutamol nebules persist Health professionals should use ongoing shortages of Ventolin (salbutamol) …
Key Sun expands kids lozenge recall
Discovery of wire fragments in second kids’ lozenge prompts manufacturer to extend product recall Multiple batches of homoeopathic lozenges for children are being recalled following the discovery of wire fragments …
VAD legislation ‘was never intended to prevent legitimate clinical care’
As the Prime Minister puts forth his own views on Voluntary Assisted Dying, pharmacists have welcomed the reintroduction of legislation to allow telehealth involvement Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed …
Doctor claims ‘malicious agenda’ over pandemic conduct
Ahpra confiscated an ivermectin script from a pharmacy in a case where a doctor’s prescribing during the Covid pandemic came under scrutiny The doctor’s registration to practise medicine was suspended …
‘People don’t go to work to be assaulted…’
The issue of safety in pharmacy is starting to gather attention, with credentialed pharmacists calling for something to be done to reduce their risk of harm while performing home medicines …
Pharmacy ready to support pain patients: Twomey
Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice could improve access to care for chronic pain sufferers, the Guild’s president says Pharmacists have the capacity to play a greater role in breaking barriers …
Eastern horizons
Entries to this year’s AJP PSA Offshore Refresher Conference photo competition captured the timeless beauty of Japan and the nomadic traditions of Mongolia. For the past 50 years, the PSA …
Chronic pain impacts Australians’ mental health: report
Almost three-quarters of Australians living with chronic pain report developing mental health issues as a result of their condition, report reveals Data from Chronic Pain Australia’s 2026 National Pain Report …
Pharmacy by the numbers
Here are some of the figures from the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s March quarter registration data: 42,941pharmacists held a professional registration in March 2026, a record high number. 36,588 held …
The week in review
Prac payments for pharmacy students, more Grattan reaction and slower PBS listings were among our top topics this week In long-awaited good news for pharmacy students, the Albanese Government has …