Pharmacy Announcements
TGA issues pharmacy advertising alert
The regulator listed examples of how community pharmacies can fall foul of the rules The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released new advertising guidance, reminding pharmacists about laws regarding promotion …
TWC names award winners
The banner group announced its pharmacist of the year, alongside gongs for innovation and early career success TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has named Victorian pharmacist Anna Theophilos the chain’s pharmacist of …
Reinforce inhaler technique: Rigby
National Asthma Council releases updated Australian Asthma Handbook with two additional resources to assist pharmacists to support their patients Pharmacists can now access an updated quick reference guide (QRG), and …
Pharmacy figures to rough it for Vinnies
Representatives from the pharmacy sector will be sacrificing home comforts to raise funds for homeless Australians this week Pharmacists and industry figures will be among hundreds of business leaders foregoing their beds …
National Pharmacies tops satisfaction table
South Australia’s National Pharmacies group is the nation’s top-rated pharmacy network, according to a consumer satisfaction survey National Pharmacies scores five stars for consumer satisfaction and edges discounters when it …
Aussie pharmacist lands OBE
University of Sydney School of Pharmacy alumnus recognised in Britain’s King’s Birthday Honours List Australian pharmacist, Dr Mark Stuart, has been appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the UK’s …
Creon shortages to extend into 2027
Availability of Creon capsules may vary from one pharmacy to another, as increased global demand impacts supplies, Viatris warns Supply constraints affecting Creon (pancreatic extract) 25,000 and 35,000 are forecast …
Sepsis focus for new-look resource
Biggest ever ‘yellow book’ launches as AIDH10 enters a new digital era The new 10th edition of the Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook features information on more than 500 injectable medicines, …
FluMist admin warning
TGA urges immunisers to ensure patients are aged two years or older before administering nasal influenza vaccine Health professionals are being urged confirm a child’s age before administering FluMist, after reports of the intranasal vaccine …
Pharmacists recognised in King’s Birthday honours list
Former PSA Pharmacist of the Year winner amongst a quartet of pharmacy sector stalwarts to receive King’s Birthday honours A former member of the AJP’s editorial board, and the current …
New training module to strengthen cultural safety in pharmacy
PSA announces expansion of its Deadly Pharmacists training program A new module is being added to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Deadly Pharmacists program aimed at supporting pharmacists to …
State announces deadline for free FluMist program
NSW’s pharmacy administered free nasal spray influenza vaccination program to wrap up two weeks after being extended to five-17-year-olds Pharmacists have until 5pm on Thursday 11 June 2026 to record FluMist vaccinations under the NSW government’s …