Pharmacy Announcements
Sunscreens not living up to SPF claims: Choice
Testing by consumer group, Choice, shows many popular sunscreen products are not delivering the protection they promise “Trustworthy information on sun protection should not be optional”, an expert says, after …
‘We are in a privileged position’ to help men: Butt
Pharmacists have a key role to play in supporting men to access healthcare, Men’s Health Downunder founder says Community pharmacists are being urged to use chats with male patients to …
Sigma continues My Chemist store rebranding
First, My Chemist pharmacy makes switch to Discount Drug Store brand Sigma Healthcare is continuing to phase out Chemist Warehouse Group’s My Chemist banner, following the completion of the wholesaler’s …
Kids multivitamin recalled
Missing warning statements on label of two batches of a children’s vitamin and iron supplement prompts recall Pentavite Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of its Pentavite Multivitamin + Iron …
Irish solution for Pegasys shortage
TGA approves Irish-labelled stock of chronic hepatitis treatment, Pegasys, as shortage hits Australia Fresh supplies of overseas-labelled Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) are expected to arrive next month (July), the medication’s …
Knowles to advocate for ‘meaningful recognition’
Newly elected PSA Queensland president pledges to champion evidence-based practice, expanded clinical scope and push for greater recognition for the profession Hospital pharmacist, Hannah Knowles, has been elected as …
Wesfarmers picks up Pharmacy 4 Less
Retail giant takes pharmacy group out of administration Wesfarmers Health is expanding its pharmacy footprint with the acquisition of the Pharmacy 4 Less group. The move comes five weeks …
Gance and Verrocchi families soar up ‘rich list’
Chemist Warehouse founders among Australia’s top 20 richest families, the Australian Financial Review reports Sigma Healthcare’s merger with Chemist Warehouse has seen the wealth of the discounter’s founders soar in the …
Metformin shortages prompt SSSI
Pharmacists get green light to substitute metformin 1000 mg immediate-release tablets under SSSI The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) in response to shortages …
‘Reconciliation is not just a commitment’
Pharmacy education accreditation body reaffirms commitment to embedding reconciliation in its actions The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is embracing the theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week, ‘Bridging now to …
PDL names student grant winners
Three pharmacy students will receive grants of $5000 to attend a conference of their choice University of South Australia pharmacy students, Janella Leombruno and Erin Fawcett, and Monash University’s Huynh …
Teething powder recall
Concerns over a packaging fault are behind a recall of a single batch of a product used to relieve discomfort in teething infants A fragment of glass found in a …