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World news wrapup: 9 October 2025
US Rite Aid chain shutters for good; UK pharmacists abused as Covid jab eligibility changes; Ozempic and Wegovy hit Costco shelves Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The pharmacy giant Rite Aid is no …
Australia’s most reported medicines
PDL reveals its top 10 most reported medicines over the last financial year—and the recurring themes in incidents Each year, PDL reviews data reported by members, and reflects on the …
‘Pharmacy profession should reflect the communities it serves’
Pharmacists “are doing great things to invest in closing the gap”, but the profession has more work to do to boost Indigenous representation, Guild president says Data from the Pharmacy …
Urgent call for Prac Payment expansion
Placement poverty is forcing pharmacy students to choose between food and their studies, NAPSA president warns Australia’s Commonwealth Prac Payments scheme needs to be urgently extended to cover all healthcare …
Telehealth guidance expanded
Poor practice concerns around prescribing that relies on text, email or online questionnaires rather than a face-to-face consultation have been highlighted in new guidance The guidance for telehealth and virtual …
Two suspected overdose cases in infants
TGA issues warning over topical prilocaine/lidocaine cream after receiving notifications for serious adverse events The TGA is reminding health professionals and parents to “use no more than the recommended amount” …
Shortage remains despite record numbers
Pharmacist registration numbers continue to rise, but the profession’s workforce shortage persists, Guild leader says New data shows a record 40,913 pharmacists hold registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, …
Meth-making instructions found at pharmacist’s home
A pharmacist told police that it was “standard practice” to bring medications home, a tribunal has heard A pharmacist has faced the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal after she advised …
Cannabis sector seeks new registration pathway
Medicinal cannabis body calls for a new approach to product approval, and the establishment of a real-world evidence database The Cannabis Council Australia is calling for a fresh approach for …
The pharma giants who paid the least tax
The ATO has released the tax returns of thousands of large corporates, with high profile pharma companies among those who paid no tax last year A report card from the …
‘We perceived his evidence as being self-serving’
A pharmacist said he did “little thinking when he was dispensing” and made a series of excuses for issuing unauthorised repeat scripts for six patients The pharmacist’s case was heard …
The week in review
Lessons from a pharmacy hack, healthcare bodies seek medicinal cannabis reform and sunscreens back in the spotlight were among the topics that had our readers talking this week A high-profile …