Pharmacy Announcements
‘Unlikely to have an SPF greater than 21’
“It has come to our attention that some testing laboratories may be more reliable than others,” the TGA says, as sunscreen testing concerns regarding a particular lab continue The Therapeutic …
Needle-free vaccines ‘will save young lives’
Free intranasal flu vaccines for children will play a key role in boosting uptake, health professionals say, as Western Australia unveils $4.78 million investment in needle-free shots for 2026 Pharmacists …
New deprescribing guidelines officially launched
Pharmacists can now access new deprescribing guidelines for the top 100 most dispensed PBS medicines for older people A 72-member team of medicines experts and consumer representatives has developed new …
Vaccine ‘champion’ recognised
National Pharmacies pharmacist honoured with excellence award for frontline work in immunisation, after leading a successful travel vaccine service pilot National Pharmacies pharmacist, Kerry Savas, has received the 2025 World …
‘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 …