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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 …
PBS co-payment cut gets green light
Senator’s bid to cut the PBS general co-payment to a maximum of $20 fails, as Labor delivers on pre-election promise Australians will pay no more than $25 for a …
Put rural health first: RIPAA
Government urged to invest in rural pharmacy to bolster access to healthcare Current funding and workforce programs for rural pharmacy are failing to address inequities in remote communities, pharmacists warn. …
Albanese delivers on election pledge
Legislation passes through the House of Representatives to cut the maximum PBS co-payment to $25 from 1 January 2026 Australian patients are set to save $200 million a year on …
Pharmacists ‘not paid for work they do not perform’
Public hospital pharmacy staff participating in industrial action will have up to 25% of their pay deducted, a government agency confirms Hospital pharmacists and technicians taking protected industrial action over …