Pharmacy Announcements
Ex-JB Hi-Fi chief joins Sigma
Sigma Healthcare names former JB Hi-Fi and Total Tools chief executive as its new CFO Retail veteran Richard Murray will join Sigma’s leadership team next month, succeeding Mark Davis, as …
‘A safer, more effective way to receive your medicines’
Policymakers are considering compulsory e-scripts for restricted medicines, a conference has heard Paper-based scripts for restricted medicines may soon be a thing of the past, with government authorities reportedly considering …
APC releases ‘future focused vision’ for education
A new five-year strategy will set the direction for pharmacy through education, the APC says The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) aims to build on its role within the national registration …
Pharmacist prescriber training review underway
APC announces review of its accreditation standards for pharmacy and pharmacist prescriber education programs Ahead of the roll out of two new pharmacist prescriber training courses in 2026, the Australian …
Digital solutions to support unfractured pharmacy care delivery
“I completely reject the adage that unless you’re all working in the same building that’s going to fracture care”, Guild leader says Technology can enable pharmacists and other primary care …
Full scope training comes to NSW
Pharmacy schools at two NSW universities will commence full scope of practice training programs in 2026 Pharmacists are being encouraged to express their interest in undertaking full scope of practice …
‘It’s a better way to supply healthcare’
NSW pharmacists will be able to treat certain skin conditions as part of permanent practice, with anti-viral flu treatment the next target The NSW Premier Chris Minns says a successful …
Albanese lauds cheaper medicines legislation
Moves to successfully cut the PBS general co-payment to $25 from 1 January 2026 are a reflection on how the government implements policy, the Prime Minister says Government measures to …
Wesfarmers expands pilot for InstantScripts
It opened its second “pharmacy health hub” utilising the service in Victoria Wesfarmers Health opened its second InstantScripts Pharmacy Health Hub in Amberly Park, Victoria, last week (28 August 2025). …
Code of ethics consultation underway
Stakeholders invited to share their views on the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists as part of a review The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is commencing a review of the …
‘AI is already transforming how pharmacists work’
FIP calls for “robust regulation and clear ethical frameworks” for use of artificial intelligence in pharmacy Artificial intelligence (AI) can support pharmacists to improve medication safety and personalise care, but …
Time to embrace opportunities: Sinclair
Growing recognition of pharmacists’ capabilities will ensure the profession has a bright future, FIP president, Paul Sinclair, says Pharmacists are being urged to make the most of new opportunities to …