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The top 25 of ’25
What are the stories that gained our readers attention in 2025? These have been the most read stories on our website this year (till 16/12): Temazepam replaced with vitamin D …
Steve Morris departs PSA
PSA on the lookout for a new chief executive following resignation of Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris Queensland-based pharmacist, Bridget Totterman, is set to act as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) interim …
Wholesaler blindsided by pharmacy group’s collapse
Infinity Pharmacy Group’s move into administration catches creditor off guard The appointment of receivers and administrators to take over day-to-day management of the Infinity group on Wednesday (17 December 2025), came as a surprise to wholesaler, …
A baker’s dozen of panel hearings
Staff were left alone in a pharmacy without a supervising pharmacist in a case study highlighted by the Victorian Pharmacy Authority In its December 2025 circular, the VPA says that …
Takeda offers Vyvanse rebate
Vyvanse sponsor “committed to ensuring pharmacies are not out of pocket”, after $50 PBS price cut Pharmacies have until 31 December to submit claims for a $55 per unit rebate for …
Creon shortage continues
Don’t stockpile Creon while it remains in shortage, TGA asks pharmacies The TGA has issued a statement saying that due to global demand, Creon will remain in shortage until mid-2026. …
Rego numbers rise again
More pharmacists are registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia than ever, new data reveals A record 41,451 pharmacists now hold registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, according to figures released …
Health scams profiled as AI risk
The ACCC has spotlighted health promotion deepfakes as one of the AI risks this year, as it chronicles the changing landscape The consumer watchdog says private spending on AI infrastructure …
World news wrapup: 18 December 2025
Korean pharmacists warn on “warehouse-style” pharmacies and bulk pseudoephedrine sales; Northern Ireland pharmacist faces hearing over universal credit fraud; new rules for the UK Seoul, South Korea: The Korean Pharmaceutical …
Major franchise group enters administration
Wesfarmers Health takes “unavoidable” action as Infinity Pharmacy Group fails to meet financial obligations Consultancy firms KPMG and Teneo will take on the management of beleaguered pharmacy group Infinity, after …
Compensate pharmacies for managing drug shortages
Regulators need to authorise pharmacists to respond to medicines shortages before they are declared “severe”, an international organisation says Governments are being urged to compensate pharmacists for the time they …
Poll: Are you ready for pharmacist prescribing services?
Are there barriers which could hinder your ability to provide pharmacist prescribing services? If so, we’d like to know There’s a growing sense of excitement across the pharmacy profession as …