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Prescriber Bag reviewed
Furosemide, Covid-19 antiviral tablets cited in PBAC recommendations on items to be added to or removed from the bag All currently listed Prescriber Bag benefits remain suitable, except Covid-19 antiviral …
Guild leader to head international body
Twomey named as new World Pharmacy Council president The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s national president, Professor Trent Twomey, has been appointed as the new president of the World Pharmacy Council. …
More safeguards needed for medicinal cannabis supply: Guild
Guild urges federal government to follow Germany’s ban on mail order supply of medicinal cannabis “Changes in home medicinal cannabis is prescribed and dispensed are overdue” a spokesperson for the …
Candy Store ordered to hand over vapes
TGA issues enforceable direction as it ramps up efforts to stop the sale of illicit vaping goods The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has given a Melbourne-based business until 5pm today …
Compounder cops $99k cannabis ad fine
TGA issues five infringement notices to a Gold Coast compounding pharmacy over alleged advertising breaches ACPharm Queensland Pty Ltd has paid infringement notices totalling $99,000 related to alleged unlawful advertising …
‘Ethical flaw’ in former pharmacist’s character: tribunal
A former compounding pharmacist applied to have his registration reinstated – but failed to tell his referees that they were writing references for tribunal proceedings A pharmacist’s application to have …
Top pharmacies in Blooms
Blooms the Chemist has announced its stores of the year as well as its top pharmacist at its recent conference The Blooms The Chemist 2025 Partner’s Conference was held on …
More sunscreens under a cloud
The TGA says more sunscreens have voluntarily cancelled their registrations amid SPF fears The health product regulator has expanded the list of sunscreens that have been paused, pulled or voluntarily …
CWH founders set sights on property empire
Chemist Warehouse co-founders are looking to more than double the value of their retail property management business over the next five years Fresh from the discount group’s merger with Sigma …
Pharmacists recognised for excellence
State Guild branches have paid homage to recipients of national pharmacy awards Victoria, South Australia and Queensland have honoured the pharmacists and pharmacies who have been recognised with national awards …
The week in review
Pharmacy’s united front on prescribing, the key to welcoming patients and overseas-trained pharmacists seeking a fairer pathway were among the stories that had our readers talking this week Top pharmacy …
‘Adult age equals adult wage’
Senator calls for end to junior rates for “hardworking young Australians” Moves to end pay disparities between young adults and other workers “will be of benefit not only for those …