World News
World news wrapup: 22 October 2026
Owner’s horror as pharmacy burns in Paris riots; young Italian pharmacists work to address woeful graduate retainment rate; concern over South Korean star’s viral performances Paris, France: Odelia Sitbon, a …
World news wrapup: 15 October 2026
Are pharmacists AI “liability sinks”? New Zealand Guild releases election manifesto asking for protection; French supermarket hack highlights retail fridge vulnerability Birmingham, West Midlands: The UK’s Pharmaceutical Journal has warned …
World news wrapup: 1 October 2026
England reveals new no-tolerance policy on records snooping; Iran reports medicines shortage; US pharmacies face suit over pain cream claims England: The NHS has introduced a new policy whereby health …
World news wrapup: 24 September 2026
US pharmacist lands prison sentence; A warning for Fiji pharmacies; “Mobile pharmacy” claims rejected in NZ Mississippi, USA: A pharmacist from Petal in Mississippi has been sentenced to 12 months …
World news wrapup: 17 September 2026
Prison pharmacy tech struck off over drug smuggling; end of lease sees NZ pharmacy close; why Kiwis don’t take their meds Bristol, England: A pharmacy technician has reportedly been prohibited …
Why recognition matters: FIP
The International Pharmaceutical Federation is calling for stronger and more consistent systems to recognise pharmacists’ advanced and specialist expertise The Federation (FIP) has now published a new White Paper on …
FIP speaks on substitution
Pharmacists should be empowered to lead evidence-based pharmaceutical product selection, says their international body The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has released a new Statement of Policy which says pharmacists should …
World news wrapup: 3 September 2026
Report probes spinal injection medicines error; pharmacists arrested over alleged theft from IDF; cholesterol tests hit English high streets Nashville, Tennessee: News Channel 5 WTVF has investigated a recent medication …
Pharmacists need support in NCD care
PSA adds voice to non-communicable disease declaration, highlighting the toll they take on populations and health systems The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has joined with pharmacy organisations from around …
One FIP, one world
The last year’s advocacy has reaffirmed pharmacists’ “irreplaceable and invaluable” role in health care, says FIP president, Australian Paul Sinclair “When we bridge science, practice and education, not only do …
Aussie takes out top global award
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has honoured several Australian pharmacists in its global awards Australia’s Professor Parisa Aslani has been awarded the prestigious Exceptional Pharmaceutical Education Award at the opening ceremony …
World news wrapup: 20 August 2026
Impaired Canadian pharmacist dispensed “staggering” amount of hydromorphine to one patient; NZ pharmacy fights subsidy decision; US pharmacist convicted on kickback scheme Portage la Prairie, Manitoba: CBC Canada has reported …
