Political
Frustration over lack of progress following HTA review
Efforts to speed up the PBS listing process for new medicines are underwhelming, Senator says More than a year after the Accelerating access to the best medicines for Australians now …
Politicians’ silence on measles vaccine fuels hesitancy: pharmacist
A political push is needed to bolster vaccination rates to protect against a measles outbreak in Cairns Reluctance from some local politicians to promote vaccination, combined with claims by overseas …
Pharmacy bodies seek medicinal cannabis reform
Tighter regulation is required to tackle inappropriate prescribing and promotion of medicinal cannabis, an alliance of healthcare organisations says Professional bodies, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and the …
Paracetamol safe for use in pregnancy: TGA
TGA backs paracetamol safety after US president Donald Trump links use during pregnancy to autism “Paracetamol remains the recommended option for pain or fever in pregnant women when used as …
Needle-free vaccines to bolster uptake
State and territory governments urged to put ‘children’s health first’ and roll out free intranasal influenza vaccine programs for two to five-year-olds in 2026 Announcements that Queensland and NSW will …
TGA’s illicit vape crackdown continues
Authorities seize vapes in two-day blitz on Tasmanian retailers Commercial quantities of vaping products and illegal tobacco have been seized by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as part of a …
Green light for streamlined S90 approval process
Changes to the ministerial discretion process for section 90 pharmacy approvals will give pharmacists greater certainty, a lawyer says Legislation designed to make it easier for new pharmacies to open …
Pocock seeks to tighten lobbying rules
Guild a target of proposed lobbying legislation designed to boost transparency Independent senator, David Pocock, is calling for tighter regulation of lobbyists in the federal parliament, with the introduction of …
Digital solutions to support unfractured pharmacy care delivery
“I completely reject the adage that unless you’re all working in the same building that’s going to fracture care”, Guild leader says Technology can enable pharmacists and other primary care …
Full scope training comes to NSW
Pharmacy schools at two NSW universities will commence full scope of practice training programs in 2026 Pharmacists are being encouraged to express their interest in undertaking full scope of practice …
‘It’s a better way to supply healthcare’
NSW pharmacists will be able to treat certain skin conditions as part of permanent practice, with anti-viral flu treatment the next target The NSW Premier Chris Minns says a successful …
Government moves to deliver Australian CDC
Legislation to establish a permanent Australian Centre of Disease Control (CDC) is now before the federal parliament Moves to legislate for a permanent Australian CDC are “a momentous and welcome …