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 …
Expectations not changing: PBS
Budget arms department with funds to step up PBS compliance activities Pharmacy owners hold shared accountability for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme claims made by their stores, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing …
Emergency Locum Service goes to tender
Quotations are being sought for the provision of the Emergency Locum Service Program The Pharmacy Programs Administrator is seeking quotations for the operation of the Emergency Locum Service (ELS). The service …
Ethics ‘the foundation of pharmacy practice’
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has released a new statement of policy on codes of ethics Pharmacy organisations, regulators and educators should strengthen and regularly update their codes of ethics to …
Pharmacists turning ‘compassion into action’
The Pharmacy Guild Foundation is set to raise vital funds for St Vincent de Paul Society NSW The Pharmacy Guild Foundation’s inaugural Gala Ball has officially sold out, with more …
Strengthen substance use disorder supports: FIP
Pharmacists should play a greater role in preventing substance use disorders and reducing harm associated with non-medical use of psychoactive substances, FIP says Pharmacists, policy makers and peak bodies are …
Full scope ‘not about replacing GPs’
Pharmacist prescribing to top of scope strengthens the primary healthcare system by creating an additional clinical link between patients and GPs, one leading pharmacist says In discussing Charles Sturt University’s …
‘Overdose is an Australian problem’: Penington Institute
Access to lifesaving treatment, including naloxone and opioid replacement therapy “remains uneven”, as the number of overdose deaths hits a record high Findings from the 2026 edition of Australia’s Annual …
Spotlight on compliance
PBS compliance and state regulatory reforms to be the focus of Pharmacy Council of NSW workshop Changes and developments to regulations impacting pharmacists will be discussed during the Pharmacy Council …
‘The Vaccination Pharmacist’ scoops Patients’ Choice award
“If I’m standing here tonight because our patients feel cared for, it’s because my team helps create that experience every single day,” award winner says Victorian pharmacy owner Anna Theophilos …
‘Their involvement is pivotal in time-critical conditions’
New standards strengthen pharmacy care amid growing pressure on emergency departments, says AdPha The newly updated pharmacy practice standard for emergency medicine has been released by Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) …
Concerns raised over ‘doctor’s bag’ claims
Department issues prescriber bag ‘dos and don’ts’ advice Pharmacists are being urged to remember their obligations when supply and claiming “doctor’s bag” medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). …
TWC launches new program to support prescribers
Initiative gives pharmacists direct access to peers who are actively delivering prescribing and expanded scope services in community pharmacy TerryWhite Chemmart has announced the launch of its national clinical faculty, …