Pharmacy Announcements
The top 10
Which stories have captured our readers attention over the past month? These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website between 10 July and 10 August: ‘Not representative …
Filling the gap
New deprescribing guidelines cover top 100 most dispensed PBS medicines for older people, developed by expert team from UWA A blockbuster team of medicines experts and consumer representatives have developed …
‘NIPVIP transforming how people are getting essential vaccines’
Health ministers laud the success of NIPVIP program in improving access to vaccination services The National Immunistation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) scheme is proving to be “a measurable success”, …
‘Success is not optional’: Guild
Guild releases 10-year plan to strengthen the role of pharmacy in the delivery of care and build healthier communities The Pharmacy Guild of Australia aims to have 80% of …
PSS looks to add to helpline
Pharmacists are being invited to share their views on new ways of accessing support from the PSS The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) is conducting a survey to determine how members …
Ahpra director departures
Instrumental players in the establishment of the National Scheme to leave Ahpra The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has confirmed that two of its longest-serving executive directors are leaving …
The top 10: work and the workplace
Which of our stories relating to pharmacist’s working lives and conditions resonated with our readers in the first half of the year? These were the 10 best read stories relating …
‘The time for reviews is over’
The opposition health spokeswoman reaffirmed her commitment to holding the government to account on implementing the full scope review at PSA25 Policymakers must ensure “every single health professional is operating …
The top 10: Scope of practice
Pharmacist prescribing, government policies, IR battles and more: what you’ve been reading about scope of practice so far in 2025 These were the ten best read stories relating to scope …
Fee cut ‘will create healthier communities’
Government lowers pharmacy approval fees from 1 August 2025 Approval fees for establishing a new Section 90 pharmacy, relocating, or changing the size of an existing store will take effect …
Nominations open for wellbeing warriors
The Pharmacists’ Support Service has announced that nominations for the John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award for 2025 will open on Wednesday 30th July 2025 and close on Wednesday 10th September …
Missing warning prompts Fat Clear recall
Homart Pharmaceuticals announces recall of four batches of its SpringLeaf Fat Clear, due to compliance issues Labelling issues related to SpringLeaf Fat Clear have prompted a recall of 15 specific …