Pharmacy Announcements
Telehealth announcement for credentialed pharmacists
The Health Minister tells pharmacists that greater flexibility is on its way for members of the profession who provide HMR and RMMR services Addressing delegates during the opening plenary at …
Levothyroxine supply not impacted by US recall: TGA
Products impacted by the FDA’s recall of levothyroxine sodium tablets are limited to those distributed in the US, a TGA spokesperson says Pharmacists are being advised that patients taking levothyroxine …
Pharmacist joins Salvos’ Project 614
Homeless Melburnians can now access medication reviews and advice through the Salvation Army’s Project 614 The Wellness Partners Foundation is supporting the Salvation Army to help hard-up Melburnians to navigate …
Non-compliant packaging costs supplement brand
Supplement brand pays $19,800 fine for allegedly not meeting child-resistant packaging requirement Sydney-based nutrition supplement firm, Cellife Health Care, has been issued with an infringement notice by the Therapeutic Goods …
‘Australia’s first discount pharmacy’ up for sale
For the first time in 74 years, the family-owned Sydney property is heading to the auction block, with the vendor and agent sharing the site’s annual income The original Cincotta …
Salbutamol nebules shortage an education opportunity: NAC
Pharmacists and other health professionals are being urged to discuss changes to the asthma guidelines, as shortages of salbutamol nebules persist Health professionals should use ongoing shortages of Ventolin (salbutamol) …
Key Sun expands kids lozenge recall
Discovery of wire fragments in second kids’ lozenge prompts manufacturer to extend product recall Multiple batches of homoeopathic lozenges for children are being recalled following the discovery of wire fragments …
Pharmacy by the numbers
Here are some of the figures from the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s March quarter registration data: 42,941pharmacists held a professional registration in March 2026, a record high number. 36,588 held …
Pharmacists inducted into ‘hall of fame’
Icon Group co-founders recognised at Queensland Business Leaders awards night Husband-and-wife pharmacists, Cathie Reid and Stuart Giles, are among the latest group of inductees into the Queensland Business Leaders (QBL) …
Racism and discrimination in healthcare ‘likely underreported’: Ahpra
Instances of racism and discrimination by healthcare professionals are likely to be higher than notification data suggests, regulator says Concerns about racism and discrimination by health practitioners account for 1.5% …
Prac payments ‘an investment in the future’: AdPha
Expansion of Commonwealth Prac Payments program is “a step towards a stronger health system”, AdPha says Moves to extend financial support to pharmacy students undertaking mandatory unpaid placements will remove …
Unapproved peptide pushers will face action: TGA
Regulator flags concern over rise in online promotion and supply of unapproved peptide products Influencers and social media platforms are being warned they will be held accountable for unlawful advertising …