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Change at PDL board
Following the recent director election for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, PDL announces Ben Wilkins as the newest member of its board Wilkins has more than 30 …
Priceline delivers profit growth for Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers Health lifted profits in 2025, with Priceline sales and network growth partly driving the division’s results, the group told shareholders The decision to cut prices on key Priceline value …
StrongRoom AI attracts pharmacy investors
The pharmatech’s owner says it’s brought in funding from across the healthcare spectrum, including hospital, cannabis and aged care Pharmacy technology start-up StrongRoom AI says it’s continuing its comeback with …
‘This is not theoretical – it’s practical’
Pharmacy groups show united front in support of autonomous pharmacist prescribing at the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s forum “The system needs pharmacists to work to their full scope to …
Presolol 100 SSSI extended
Pharmacists get green light to substitute Presolol 100 until the end of the year, with shortage set to continue The shortage of Presolol 100 (labetalol hydrochloride 100 mg) tablets is …
EBOS plots TerryWhite expansion
TerryWhite Chemmart to be a cornerstone of wholesaler’s healthcare strategy EBOS expects its TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) franchise will continue to expand in the 2026 financial year, shareholders have been told. …
Lessons from Japan
From antibiotic stewardship to communicating in a foreign language, a recent hospital placement in Japan for Australian students has had a significant impact Curtin University has a long-standing partnership with …
TGA issues vape warning to online delivery services
Food delivery platforms issued a clear warning not to breach Australian laws by promoting or supplying vaping products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is working with two “well-known companies” to …
Virtual pharmacy service expands
Virtual pre-admission pharmacy service to ensure rural patients receive the same level of care as those in metro areas The Western Australia Country Health Service is rolling out its virtual …
World news wrapup: 30 October 2025
Canadian pharmacies close amid staff shortage; French strike averted; Ireland requires professional services fee display Prince Edward Island, Canada: CBC Canada has investigated worker shortages in the Prince Edward Island …
‘Consistent evidence’: GPP role saves money, improves health outcomes
GP pharmacists even helped patients on GLP-1s lose twice the amount of weight, a review exploring benefits of the role has found Medication reviews comprise a huge part of the …
Rising meds costs an issue
A new study has found women who received HMRs spent more on out-of-pocket medication costs over time than those who didn’t receive one Older women paid more out-of-pocket medication costs …