Pharmacy Announcements
Hospital pharmacist named Tassie Intern of the Year
Hospital pharmacy intern recognised for “outstanding leadership, commitment to patient care and contributions to medicines safety” Royal Hobart Hospital’s Lucinda Dowling has been named at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s …
Another rego record
Pharmacist registration numbers hit 40,000 for the first time New data from the Pharmacy Board of Australia shows there are exactly 40,000 pharmacists hold some form of registration. The latest …
‘Consumers are increasingly prioritising sustainability’
Blister pack recycling “more accessible than ever,” says Chemist Warehouse as it celebrates a milestone In collaboration with Pharmacycle and Kenvue, Chemist Warehouse has announced 10 million blister packs have …
College acquisition ‘what members want’
PSA’s planned takeover of the Australasian College of Pharmacy took a step forward last night, but is “not a done deal”, Associate Professor Fei Sim says Plans for the Pharmaceutical …
EBOS chief sets retirement date
Wholesaler names new chief executive, as incumbent announces retirement plan John Cullity the chief executive of EBOS Group will leave the company on 30 June 2025 after 16 years with …
A new indication
Semaglutide approved for reduction of CVD events in overweight and obese patients The TGA has approved semaglutide 2.4 mg (sold as Wegovy) as a complementary therapy for reducing major adverse …
Bring College home: Scanlon
College co-founder backs PSA’s takeover bid ahead of vote Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia are being urged to back the organisation’s bid to takeover the Australasian College of …
Sim gives reasons to back College takeover
Pharmacists are being urged to exercise their vote on the PSA’s proposed acquisition of the Australasian College of Pharmacy Associate Professor Fei Sim the national president of the Pharmaceutical Society …
‘We cannot afford to have people like that in a health system’
Police and health authorities are conducting investigations into two nurses following the publication of a video on social media Authorities are condemning views expressed by two NSW Health employees in …
Banks boost Sigma stakes
Goldman Sachs and Citigroup take “substantial” positions in Sigma ahead of merger with Chemist Warehouse International investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, have announced themselves as substantial shareholders in …
No fifth dose in Mounjaro KwikPen: Lilly
Patients using Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro are being reminded that the KwikPen injection devices should be discarded after four doses Residual liquid leftover after patients have injected their fourth dose of …
Retail boost for Independent Pharmacies Australia stores
Strategic refresh delivers “significant” growth for independent pharmacy group Data from analtyics firm Circana’s Pharmacy Market Report shows Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) experienced a jump in retail sales over the past …