Pharmacy Announcements
Pharmacy Ambassadors
We are now in the final weeks of our campaign to find those who are doing the most to promote the profession of pharmacy We’re now in the final month …
Have Chemist Warehouse bosses cashed in?
More than 348 million Sigma shares sold since Chemist Warehouse co-founders’ stakes were partially released from escrow Sigma Healthcare shares held by at least one of Chemist Warehouse’s three co-founders …
Compounder fined over alleged unlawful advertising
TGA issues infringement notices to two Victorian companies in relation to alleged contraventions of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 Elixir Compounding Pharmacy and Elixir Centre for Wellness have been issued …
Department consults on pain meds GST status
GST exemption for small packs of pain relief medications set to expire on 1 October 2025, if not renewed Stakeholders and members of the public are being invited to share …
PSA announces new look ECP leadership team
Dr Ayomide Ogundipe starts final term as chair of the PSA ECP leadership group West Australian pharmacist, Dr Ayomide Ogundipe, has been reappointed as chair of the Pharmaceutical Society of …
APC to host Pharmacist Capability Framework consultation forums
Pharmacists and members of the public can now submit expressions of interest to attend the four consultation forums on the Pharmacist Capability Framework The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is inviting …
Alternative healthcare provider directed to cease cannabis ads
TGA orders online healthcare platform to stop advertising medicinal cannabis Healthcare business, Dispended Pty Ltd, has been given 14 days to cease the promotion of medicinal cannabis across a range …
Star Combo issues gummies recall
Multiple batches of four Living Healthy High Strength Gummies are being recalled over non-compliant labelling The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed that Star Combo Australia has announced the recall …
Locum service launched for students
Industry first initiative helps pharmacy students during cost-of-living crisis, says NAPSA head LocumCo has extended its model to pharmacy students in an initiative it says creates new flexibility for pharmacies …
SPF review ‘will take time’: TGA
TGA investigation into Choice’s sunscreen SPF report is ongoing The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) investigation into the Choice report on sunscreen SPF compliance will take time, the regulator warns. In …
FIP calls on authorities to ‘think humanity, think pharmacy’
International report highlights ‘critical role of pharmacists in disaster response’ Global pharmacy body urges governments to engage pharmacists as “essential actors in humanitarian and disaster response” processes. In the …
NAPSA appoints committee chairs
NAPSA prepares for its “most ambitious” year, with newly elected committee chairs Fresh faces and experienced campaigners are set to lead the National Australian Pharmacy Students Association (NAPSA) committees through …