Pharmacy Announcements
‘Pharmacy can be a force for good, well beyond the dispensary’
Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) donates $100k to children’s cancer charity on World Pharmacists Day IPA founder Steven Kastrinakis and CEO Tracy Alexakis presented a $100,000 donation to My Room Children’s …
Second eczema treatment pulled from PBS listing
Manufacturer calls for reform of Health Technology Assessment after dropping application to list an eczema treatment on the PBS Pfizer withdraws application to list Cibinqo (abrocitinib) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Evidence does not support Trump’s paracetamol claims: FIP
International pharmacy organisation backs paracetamol as “first-choice painkiller for pregnant women”, in response to White House warnings Misinformation about the safety of medications poses a risk to patient trust in …
TGA dismisses Vyvanse concerns
Investigation into potential lack of effectiveness, quality and safety of Vyvanse finds no issues of concern Social media commentary questioning the effectiveness and safety of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are unfounded, …
‘Significant discrepancies’ in imported melatonin content
TGA flags concerns over imported melatonin products following laboratory testing Patients are being urged to stop using imported unregistered melatonin, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found one product contained …
‘Misinformation spreads faster and further than truth’
Parents and carers are being urged to rely on evidence-based information about childhood immunisations, as uptake declines Pharmacists have a key role to play in addressing misinformation about the safety …
The week in review
Pharmacists celebrated for their contributions to healthcare, scope expansion continues and where the profession sits on pay were among the hot topics this week World Pharmacists Day was celebrated this …
More sunscreens pulled
New sunscreens have been taken off the market with fears their SPF may be lower than labelled The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says several new sunscreens have been recalled by …
ANZCAP Pharmacy Student of the Year announced
Fourth-year University of Sydney student recognised for “outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment to the profession” Nashrah Alam is the 2025 ANZCAP Pharmacy Student of the Year, Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) …
Board flags concerns over medicinal cannabis supply
Pharmacists urged to prioritise patient safety over profits when supplying medicinal cannabis “Poor practice in prescribing and supply of medicinal cannabis” is leading to “significant patient harm”, the Pharmacy Board …
TGA takes action on cannabis ads
Online healthcare platform pays fines of $118,800 over alleged unlawful promotion of medicinal cannabis Healthcare business, Dispended Pty Ltd, has paid six infringement notices issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration …
Children’s pain ‘real, complex and often invisible’
Pharmacists crucial to addressing chronic pain in children, expert says Community pharmacists have key role in ensuring children suffering with chronic pain can access care, according to Chronic Pain Australia …