Pharmacy Announcements
Bastas makes $100k NAPSA pledge
NAPSA Future Fund gets $100,000 boost with donation from billionaire businessman Dennis Bastas Celebrating its 80th year, the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) is looking to build a $1 million future …
Magnesium products’ claims fall short
TGA cancels 10 magnesium-containing medicines after reviews find insufficient evidence to back performance claims Targeted compliance review conducted by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of 21 medications containing magnesium found less than one-in-four had appropriate …
CWH still top for satisfaction
Discounter takes out its fifth Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Pharmacy of the Year title Chemist Warehouse remains number one pharmacy brand amongst shoppers, according to the latest Roy Morgan Customer …
Consumers increasingly turning to pharmacy for flu vax
Growing numbers of Australians are opting to receive their annual flu shot at their local pharmacy, new data reveals Pharmacies in the ACT are administering more influenza vaccines than any other …
CWH set for UK debut
Employee-owned pharmacy group signs deal to bring the Chemist Warehouse brand to London Sigma Healthcare is set to license the Chemist Warehouse brand and intellectual property to a British pharmacy group, …
Ahpra revises criminal history rego standard
New criminal history registration standard to come into effect from 15 July 2026 Pharmacists are being urged to “familiarise themselves” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s (Ahpra’s) updated Criminal history registration …
PSA celebrates best of the west and Tasmania
Profession recognises the contribution of rural pharmacists at PSA awards nights The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Tasmanian and Western Australian branches celebrated their top talent over the weekend at their respective …
Government-led promotion needed to boost 60-day uptake: study
Slower than forecast adoption of 60-day dispensing is being attributed to low uptake by GPs and resistance from pharmacists Changes to GP prescribing software, combined with clearer communication to patients …
Which opportunities should we be seizing?
A range of opportunities are now available for those seeking to expand or change their careers, and to enhance their business. But how do you choose which path to follow? …
Regulate infant formula marketing: AMA
Medical group calls for tighter controls over the promotion of infant formula, including in pharmacies The Australian Medical Association (AMA) wants retailers to be included in mandatory infant formula marketing …
The price ain’t right: Lilly
Positive funding recommendation for Mounjaro came with “unviable and unsustainable conditions”, sponsor says Eli Lilly is calling for “wholesale changes” to be made to the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) after withdrawing its application …
Minimum stockholding requirements policy reducing shortages: review
Review provides evidence of positive impact of the government’s minimum stockholding requirements policy after 24 months Improvements are being seen in the rates of medicine shortages and the length of time designated brands …