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Higher subsidies for rural pharmacists as WA pilot begins enrolments
Eligible pharmacists are now able to enrol in WA’s Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy pilot, in a move welcomed by sector stakeholders Western Australia’s Cook Government calls the project “a key …
Healthcare spending rises for 52nd consecutive month
Community pharmacy is benefiting from increasing household spending, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports Healthcare spending is continuing its upward trajectory, fueled by demand for pharmacy sales, and GP and …
The top 10: Business class
Mergers, tax changes, market uphevals and more…. the business columns you’ve been reading These are the ten most read business columns on our website during the first half of 2025: …
Digitalisation of healthcare will require pharmacists
Growing use of technology to deliver pharmacy services is set to create new roles for pharmacists within the hospital sector Pharmacists are likely to see new roles emerge as health …
Script safety warning as criminals focus on discarded info
Criminals are actively targeting discarded documents such as prescriptions which contain patient information, the government warns The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has issued a reminder to health professionals …
Medication reviews straight to My Health Record
Medication management specialist firm, Meditrax, launches platform to share medication reviews to patients’ My Health Record New software linking medication management reviews to the My Health Record (MHR) will support …
The week in review
What AI thinks Australian pharmacists look like, building professional unity and a rise in intern pay were among the hot topics this week Pharmacists are not being accurately portrayed by …
MedAdvisor considers US sale
In the aftermath of selling its local business, pharmacy software company MedAdvisor is still reviewing its strategic options, which may include offloading its US arm MedAdvisor Solutions has appointed a …
Pharmacy needs unity to address workforce sustainability
Reducing burnout, expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice, and building professional unity were key topics discussed by leaders in the sector at a meeting in Canberra today Collaboration will be crucial …
Cost sees patients skip meds or care: report
Almost one-in-five Australians with chronic conditions have foregone medication or care due to cost, according to a landmark international survey Price and distance have emerged as two of the main …
The top 25
Pay rises, coroner’s cases, business acquisitions, titles and awards and more! What have you been reading so far in 2025 These were the 20 most clicked stories on our website …
Concerta shortage notification extended again
Regulator warns shortages of some methylphenidate hydrochloride products are likely to continue until late 2026 Manufacturing issues have prompted Jassen-Cilag to extend its shortage notification for varying strengths of its …