Pharmacy Announcements
Full scope ‘not about replacing GPs’
Pharmacist prescribing to top of scope strengthens the primary healthcare system by creating an additional clinical link between patients and GPs, one leading pharmacist says In discussing Charles Sturt University’s …
‘Overdose is an Australian problem’: Penington Institute
Access to lifesaving treatment, including naloxone and opioid replacement therapy “remains uneven”, as the number of overdose deaths hits a record high Findings from the 2026 edition of Australia’s Annual …
Spotlight on compliance
PBS compliance and state regulatory reforms to be the focus of Pharmacy Council of NSW workshop Changes and developments to regulations impacting pharmacists will be discussed during the Pharmacy Council …
‘The Vaccination Pharmacist’ scoops Patients’ Choice award
“If I’m standing here tonight because our patients feel cared for, it’s because my team helps create that experience every single day,” award winner says Victorian pharmacy owner Anna Theophilos …
‘Their involvement is pivotal in time-critical conditions’
New standards strengthen pharmacy care amid growing pressure on emergency departments, says AdPha The newly updated pharmacy practice standard for emergency medicine has been released by Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) …
Concerns raised over ‘doctor’s bag’ claims
Department issues prescriber bag ‘dos and don’ts’ advice Pharmacists are being urged to remember their obligations when supply and claiming “doctor’s bag” medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). …
TWC launches new program to support prescribers
Initiative gives pharmacists direct access to peers who are actively delivering prescribing and expanded scope services in community pharmacy TerryWhite Chemmart has announced the launch of its national clinical faculty, …
New era of PBS integrity
Pharmacies to face increased scrutiny as government steps up efforts to combat PBS fraud and non-compliance The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is set to boost its focus on …
Health services research award win for pharmacist
Award win recognises “work spanning more than a decade focused on medicines safety, particularly integrating pharmacists into general practice teams”, a former PSA national president says Queensland-based pharmacist, Associate Professor …
Sainsbury Awards nomination deadline looms
Nominations for the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards are set to close on 31 August 2026 Pharmacists, students and interns are being urged to nominate supervisors and educators …
GLP-1 gains boost EBOS’ bottom line
The wholesaler and marketer indicated demand for high-value medicines has helped to offset headwinds from rising fuel costs Diversified company EBOS says network expansion and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) …
Fines issued over unlawful tanning peptide supply
TGA issues peptide warning following seizure of tanning products Australians are being advised not to use Pure Tans Triple Strength 30 MG, after testing revealed it contains an unapproved peptide …