Pharmacy Announcements
Peak body to publish new CPD standards
PSA announces plan to develop quality criteria for educational material following the retirement of the current accreditation standards for pharmacists’ CPD Following the Australian Pharmacy Council’s (APC’s) announcement that it …
Sim secures final term
PSA president commits to strengthening governance and leadership capacity in her final term Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) national president, Associate Professor Fei Sim, is looking to pave the way …
No data on illicit vape sales: TGA
Regulator dismisses reports that it estimates more than 10 million illicit vapes are sold nationally every month Reports suggesting that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) believes in excess of 10 …
National Pharmacies appoints new CEO
Retail expert to lead National Pharmacies into a new era, after the departure of chief executive Former convenience store group chief operating officer, Mark Smith, is set to take the …
Mounjaro KwikPen transition complete: Lilly
Eli Lilly confirms that Mounjaro (tirzepatide) will no longer be available in vial presentations, after transitioning the product to a multi-dose, pre-filled pen Mounjaro manufacturer, Eli Lilly, has informed the …
APC calls time on CPD standards
Retirement of the Australian Pharmacy Council’s CPD standards will bring the profession into alignment with the broader professional development accreditation landscape The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the cessation …
Guild seeks to end ‘silly turf wars’ within pharmacy
Transferring the ownership of the Australasian College of Pharmacy to the PSA will help unite the profession, Guild leader says Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey, wants …
Australia’s oldest pharmacy turns 200
Hatton and Laws pharmacy in Launceston is entering its third century in business Customers are being offered free goody bags “while stocks last” and discounts of 20% at the Tasmanian …
Fee hikes for pharmacy
Pharmacies are set to benefit from indexed increases to components of the Commonwealth price from 1 July 2025 Dispensing, dangerous drug and Administration, Handing and Infrastructure (AHI) fees paid to …
Methylphenidate shortages set to continue
Multiple medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to remain in short supply until 2026 More ADHD medications are expected to be in short supply in …
Pharmacist prescriber claims TWC’s top prize
Toowoomba-based champion of clinical service expansion awarded banner’s top honour Pharmacy owner and trained prescriber, Molly McGuire, from TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) Wilsonton, Queensland has been awarded the banner’s Pharmacist of …
Border Force intercepts counterfeit semaglutide
Regulator issues warning after a shipment of substandard semaglutide was seized at the border Health practitioners and patients are being urged to be aware of the potential risks posed by …