Pharmacy Announcements
SSSI issued for nicorandil tablets
Forecast intermittent shortages of nicorandil prompt regulator to announce SSSI Pharmacists are being authorised to substitute brand and strength of nicorandil products without patients needing a new prescription under a Serious Scarcity Substitution …
‘The timing is now right’
AdPha’s CEO says learning must be constantly evolving, as she new announced a new training opportunity and near-record attendance at MM2025 Advanced Pharmacy Australia’s (AdPha’s) chief executive Kristin Michaels says …
Joint winners named for Innovative Pharmacist Award
Judging panel unable to choose between top contenders for UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year Award For the second time, the University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) Innovative Pharmacist of the …
‘Pharmacy continues to inspire me’
Pharmacist researcher recognised as leader in the field by The Australian Associate Professor Kamal Dua from the University of Technology in Sydney has been named the country’s “leading researcher” in …
Rural and cultural pharmacy contests open
Pharmacy Guild launches 2026 rural pharmacy and cultural engagement video competitions The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the launch of two national video competitions for 2026, celebrating the creativity, …
‘We are not slowing down’
“Every new member strengthens our voice when advocating for the profession”, PSA president says, as organisation reports record membership growth The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has recorded $2.1 million surplus for the 2024/25 financial years, with membership …
‘This work strengthens our national frameworks’
Slade Pharmacy will present eight abstracts at the 2025 Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Medicines Management Conference and the COSA–IPOS Annual Scientific Meeting this week The 60-year-old pharmacy group said it’s …
Restrictions on vitamin B6 sales
Regulator moves to strengthen safety controls around products containing vitamin B6 Supplements containing more than 50 mg of vitamin B6 per recommended daily dose will be up-scheduled to pharmacist-only, while products with a daily dose in excess of 200 …
Asthma deaths rise in under 35s
New approach needed to improve diagnosis and treatment of asthma, NAC director says Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there was a 33.333% increase in the number of asthma-related in people under 35 years …
‘Genuinely grateful’ to be recognised
Four leaders in pharmacy have been celebrated in the 2025 APC Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the four recipients of the 2025 APC Dr …
Vaccines ‘safe, effective and not associated with autism’: TGA
Data from multiple large-scale and high-quality studies shows vaccines used in Australia are not linked to autism, healthcare leaders say In a joint statement, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael …
TGA strengthens denosumab safety information
Regulator updates warnings for fracture risk after discontinuation of Prolia and biosimilars Safety information for denosumab (Prolia and equivalent biosimilar) products used to treat osteoporosis is being updated to strengthen …