Pharmacy Announcements
Finding those with influence
Help us identify the most influential people in pharmacy today How does one define influence? According to the Macquarie Dictionary it is: “1. invisible or insensible action exerted by one …
Introducing AJP Accredited CPD
From March 2026, the AJP will publish CPD activities that meet a rigorous review process known as AJP Accredited CPD The AJP is a well-established and trusted provider of high-quality …
Kudos to Amanda Galbraith: APC
The Australia Pharmacy Council (APC) has congratulated its board director, Amanda Galbraith, on recently being awarded a Fellowship of the Pharmaceutical Society The award was made in recognition of Galbraith’s …
MM2026 program unveiled
AdPha has revealed the preliminary conference program, which will feature more than 30 invited speakers, 10 interactive workshops, 78 contributed papers and more than 350 posters There are now just …
New vaccination ambassadors announced
Inaugural advocate Anna Theophilos hands over baton to two “passionate” leaders in the profession Julianna Neill and Jemma Keay are the PSA’s newest vaccination ambassadors, the member organisation announced at …
Decline in overdose deaths ‘has well and truly stalled’: report
Stimulants fuel rise in drug-induced deaths and hospitalisations in 2024, report reveals New data from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) shows an increase in harms from amphetamine-type …
National Pharmacies looks towards prescribing future
National Pharmacies says it is investing in its pharmacists’ training to undertake prescribing qualifications The group says it is investing in the future of frontline healthcare, with around 15 pharmacists …
Tait takes top honour
PSA recognises leading pharmacists with Excellence Awards “At 17 I chose pharmacy, today pharmacy chose me,” the Pharmacist of the Year says South Australian researcher and palliative care specialist Dr Paul …
Telehealth announcement for credentialed pharmacists
The Health Minister tells pharmacists that greater flexibility is on its way for members of the profession who provide HMR and RMMR services Addressing delegates during the opening plenary at …
Levothyroxine supply not impacted by US recall: TGA
Products impacted by the FDA’s recall of levothyroxine sodium tablets are limited to those distributed in the US, a TGA spokesperson says Pharmacists are being advised that patients taking levothyroxine …
Pharmacist joins Salvos’ Project 614
Homeless Melburnians can now access medication reviews and advice through the Salvation Army’s Project 614 The Wellness Partners Foundation is supporting the Salvation Army to help hard-up Melburnians to navigate …
Non-compliant packaging costs supplement brand
Supplement brand pays $19,800 fine for allegedly not meeting child-resistant packaging requirement Sydney-based nutrition supplement firm, Cellife Health Care, has been issued with an infringement notice by the Therapeutic Goods …
‘Australia’s first discount pharmacy’ up for sale
For the first time in 74 years, the family-owned Sydney property is heading to the auction block, with the vendor and agent sharing the site’s annual income The original Cincotta …