Training underway for SDPR rollout
Healthcare staff commence training ahead of the phased implementation of one state’s Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) Close to 200 NSW Health employees from across the state have volunteered to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news SGLT2 Inhibitors and External Genital Infection in Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes In this large cohort study patients with T2D …
Docs slam campaign promoting pharmacist prescribing
But full scope services are already taking pressure off Victoria’s thinly-stretched health system while keeping patients safe, says Guild The Victorian Government has issued an update stating that from November …
Tassie looks to keep some pharmacies open longer
The Tasmanian Government is launching expressions of interest for community pharmacies to apply for grant funding to open for longer Minister for health, mental health and wellbeing, Bridget Archer announced …
Aged care delivers rapid growth for pharmacy
Pharmacy group among Australia’s fastest growing businesses The rollout of onsite pharmacy services in the aged care sector has seen Choice Chemist take second spot on the Australian Financial Review’s …
Medicines supply chain a national security concern: Twomey
Australia and its allies need to work together to shore up their medicines manufacturing capabilities, Guild leader says Steps need to be taken to strengthen Australia’s medicines supply chain to …
Don’t let Christmas cheer cost you dear
Entertainment expenses – what you need to know in the lead up to Christmas Christmas is right around the corner, and for those who know me well, it’s no secret …
Supporting eye health at every age
From childhood through to older age, vision changes are part of life Pharmacists can help patients recognise these shifts early, manage common concerns, and support eye health at every stage …
First year as AdPha meant ‘getting on with the job’
AdPha has released its 2025 Annual Report, celebrating a year of major achievements in advocacy, digital engagement, and professional recognition across the pharmacy workforce The organisation also listed a record …
Sunscreen brand recalls zinc products
Bondi Sands announces recall of five batches of zinc mineral sunscreens The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed a product recall for batches of Bondi Sands’ Zinc Mineral Broad …
CWH employee steals $22k from tills
A Sydney man has fronted court on stealing charges, and been banned from every Chemist Warehouse in NSW The Daily Telegraph has reported on the case of Adith Selaboiyna, who …
The week in review
Pharmacy’s ‘black swan’ event, the TGA to probe HRT data and an alarming rise in ADHD medication poisonings were among the topics that had our readers talking this week “Disruptions …