Pharmacy Announcements
The top 10: PDL articles
Our parent company PDL provides regular practice and professional support articles for our readers. Here are the 10 most read PDL articles this year These were the ten most read …
The top 12: Podcasts
The popularity of our fortnightly AJP podcast continues to grow. These are the podcasts most frequently accessed on our website in 2025 These were the 20 most opened podcasts on …
TGA secures WHO designation
TGA joins the European Medicines Agency and Health Canada among the world’s top medicines regulators Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration has been designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Listed Authority (WLA). The listing ensures the regulator …
‘Implement them all’
Government urged to act on all eight recommendations from Deloitte’s Pharmacy Programs Cost Effectiveness Review Consultancy firm Deloitte is calling for the removal of caps on the Home Medicines Review …
Wegovy backed for PBS listing
PBAC recommends “risk sharing arrangement” to fund PBS listing of Wegovy for established cardiovascular disease with obesity Pricing could be key for Novo Nordisk to get Wegovy (semaglutide) listed on …
Steve Morris departs PSA
PSA on the lookout for a new chief executive following resignation of Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris Queensland-based pharmacist, Bridget Totterman, is set to act as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) interim …
Takeda offers Vyvanse rebate
Vyvanse sponsor “committed to ensuring pharmacies are not out of pocket”, after $50 PBS price cut Pharmacies have until 31 December to submit claims for a $55 per unit rebate for …
Rego numbers rise again
More pharmacists are registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia than ever, new data reveals A record 41,451 pharmacists now hold registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, according to figures released …
Homeopathic product recalled
ARTG-exempt kids’ travel sickness product recalled after discovery of wire fragment A consumer complaint has led to a recall of homeopathic kids’ travel sickness product, after “a small metal wire” was found in one lozenge. The Therapeutic …
Experts flag ‘unusual’ spike in flu cases
“It is not too late” to get an influenza vaccination, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing says, as Australia sees a late surge in infections Health professionals are being advised …
PBAC to advise on GLP-1s for obesity
Medicines advisory body notes “unmet clinical need for obesity treatments”, following deliberations on equitable access to GLP-1s The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will respond to the Minister for Health, Disability and …
Sexual misconduct findings to remain on rego
Changes to the way sexual misconduct findings are reported on practitioners’ registration to come into effect early next year Sexual misconduct findings against health practitioners will be permanently recorded on their professional registration from early …