Political
‘The PBAC has not put a cap’
Opposition health spokesperson grills department officials over their management of a spike in submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee The November 2024-2025 Supplementary Budget Estimates have seen officials say …
Do pharmacies have to accept used vapes?
What are pharmacists’ obligations when it comes to vape disposal – and are there numbers on uptake? Senator Ruston asked a number of questions about the controversial legislation assigning vapes …
Guild backs free RSV vaccinations
NIPVIP access to maternal RSV vaccine “truly world-leading”, Guild says Providing pregnant women with free access to the maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine will help prevent babies from being …
May PBAC meeting scheduled
High volume of submissions prompts government to add extra Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee meeting in 2025 The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will hold an additional full meeting in May …
Teal questions pharmacist UTI programs
Pharmacists are facing claims that they are inappropriately prescribing antibiotics to treat UTIs Independent MP, Dr Monique Ryan, believes pharmacists should not be authorised to prescribe antibiotics for urinary …
‘I don’t want to be endorsing a product that is not actually safe’
Pharmacy owner hits out at the government’s lack of consultation with the sector over Schedule 3 vapes Pharmacists’ first priority to their communities is to ensure the products they provide …
New minister to bring ‘fresh new perspectives to patient care’
Tasmania’s government ministry now includes a brand-new health minister, in a move welcomed by pharmacists Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff announced that registered nurse Jacquie Petrusma will become the Minister for …
Methadone services underfunded: pollie
Federal government urged to boost funding for pharmacies that are delivering methadone to patients in need Pharmacists providing methadone services are doing so at a financial cost to their businesses, …
‘Why has this been allowed to go on?’
Hospital pharmacy is the most desirable setting for students and interns – but it’s just not being taken seriously by decision-makers at several levels, say experts NSW’s Special Commission of …
‘Vapes are a dangerous product’
Nicotine vapes a “Trojan horse” designed to trap young people in a lifelong struggle with addiction, Labor MP says State governments need to implement a “robust framework to prevent harm” …
New merger reforms to target large ‘high-risk’ deals
Treasurer seeks to strengthen ACCC’s power to scrutinise mergers The Federal Government says the biggest merger reform package in decades will crackdown on “serious economic harm” and allow the competition …
Labor makes pharmacy pledge
Scope of practice pilot to become permanent pending election results Queenslanders will retain access to pharmacist-initiated treatment for 17 everyday conditions on a permanent basis if Labor holds onto power …