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NSW escalates vape crackdown
New illegal vaping laws have been introduced in NSW this week, while a man was arrested for allegedly supplying nitazene-laced vape liquid “stronger than fentanyl” The NSW Government says it …
‘We need to focus on impact’
Pharmacists need to ensure there is a clinical need for expanding scope, before pursuing new roles, according to a senior hospital pharmacist Securing support from multi-disciplinary teams will be …
Speed up PBS times to boost productivity: Peak body
Giving Australians access to new medical technologies within 60 days of TGA registration could help the local economy, Medicines Australia says Shorter listing wait times for new and innovative drugs …
Shakespeare seeks consistency on scope
Moves to harmonise state and territory legislation around full scope of practice is underway, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing official says A coordinated approach across state, territory and federal …
How do you prepare your pharmacy for a natural disaster?
How does a pharmacy weather a flood, with a community relying on ongoing care? Bridget Totterman and Rachel Hetherington shared their personal experiences and lessons at PSA25 When major flooding …
World news – 7 August 2025
Pharmacist calls for ‘more visible policing’ as crime becomes a “routine part of daily life”; painkiller shortage hits Canada; co-op pharmacy group switches ownership model in capital raising exercise Cork, …
Caution urged over patients taking multiple supplements
Patients are often unaware of additional vitamins in products that do not include them in their name, experts warn Health professionals are sounding the alarm over supplements containing vitamin B6, …
Filling the gap
New deprescribing guidelines cover top 100 most dispensed PBS medicines for older people, developed by expert team from UWA A blockbuster team of medicines experts and consumer representatives have developed …
Regular medication reviews expected in new standards
New Aged Care Act coming this November with “strengthened” standards, says clinical pharmacy unit leader in an update The new Aged Care Act will include seven new strengthened quality standards, …
‘NIPVIP transforming how people are getting essential vaccines’
Health ministers laud the success of NIPVIP program in improving access to vaccination services The National Immunistation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) scheme is proving to be “a measurable success”, …
Woman exposed to 27-fold RDI of vitamin B6
Many pharmacy supplements contain levels of vitamin B6 far exceeding RDI per tablet, warns doctor who shared case studies of patients that experienced toxicity Multiple pharmacy vitamins and supplements contain …
‘Just not enough’
Hospital pharmacist roles in the NT struggle to compete on pay to attract and retain staff amid “serious” pharmacy workforce shortages, as possible industrial action looms Pharmacist remuneration in the …