Pharmacy Announcements
TGA issues warning over sexual enhancement supplements
Regulator pledges to clamp down on unapproved products containing prescription-only medicines Patients are being urged not to use unapproved sexual enhancement products, saying they may pose a serious health risk …
PharmX announces first step in Sigma alliance
Technology provider to launch vertically integrated gateway solution at Sigma’s New Zealand distribution centre PharmX is set to support Sigma Healthcare with the launch of its gateway solution when the …
Butler confirms new PBS listings for July
July will be a “bumper month for cheaper medicines” with treatments for cancer and chronic conditions being listed on the PBS, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing says Patients …
‘Antisemitism costs lives’: Ahpra
Ahpra reaffirms its commitment to eliminating antisemitism “together with all forms of racism and discrimination in healthcare” “There is no place for antisemitism in a system dedicated to protecting health …
Prescription monitoring curbs multiple prescriber use
Victorian research highlights the benefits of real-time prescription monitoring The rollout of Victoria’s SafeScript prescription monitoring systems has delivered a sustained reduction in the rates of patients accessing monitored drugs …
Unapproved peptides ‘pose growing public health risk’
Health leaders voice concerns over increased availability, promotion and use of unapproved peptides Australians are being urged to steer clear of peptide products that are not listed on the Australian …
TGA issues pharmacy advertising alert
The regulator listed examples of how community pharmacies can fall foul of the rules The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released new advertising guidance, reminding pharmacists about laws regarding promotion …
TWC names award winners
The banner group announced its pharmacist of the year, alongside gongs for innovation and early career success TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has named Victorian pharmacist Anna Theophilos the chain’s pharmacist of …
Reinforce inhaler technique: Rigby
National Asthma Council releases updated Australian Asthma Handbook with two additional resources to assist pharmacists to support their patients Pharmacists can now access an updated quick reference guide (QRG), and …
Pharmacy figures to rough it for Vinnies
Representatives from the pharmacy sector will be sacrificing home comforts to raise funds for homeless Australians this week Pharmacists and industry figures will be among hundreds of business leaders foregoing their beds …
National Pharmacies tops satisfaction table
South Australia’s National Pharmacies group is the nation’s top-rated pharmacy network, according to a consumer satisfaction survey National Pharmacies scores five stars for consumer satisfaction and edges discounters when it …
Aussie pharmacist lands OBE
University of Sydney School of Pharmacy alumnus recognised in Britain’s King’s Birthday Honours List Australian pharmacist, Dr Mark Stuart, has been appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the UK’s …