Compounder cops $99k cannabis ad fine
TGA issues five infringement notices to a Gold Coast compounding pharmacy over alleged advertising breaches ACPharm Queensland Pty Ltd has paid infringement notices totalling $99,000 related to alleged unlawful advertising …
‘Ethical flaw’ in former pharmacist’s character: tribunal
A former compounding pharmacist applied to have his registration reinstated – but failed to tell his referees that they were writing references for tribunal proceedings A pharmacist’s application to have …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Hyperhidrosis: don’t sweat it Hyperhidrosis is defined as excessive sweating beyond that required for normal thermoregulation and can be classified as …
Top pharmacies in Blooms
Blooms the Chemist has announced its stores of the year as well as its top pharmacist at its recent conference The Blooms The Chemist 2025 Partner’s Conference was held on …
Financial considerations to prepare your pharmacy for sale
The process of selling a pharmacy can be complex and typically requires a team effort involving owners, brokers, lawyers, accountants, bookkeepers, and other stakeholders, writes Peak Strategies’ Patricia Aditopo Proper …
Wound care: Preventing skin tears in older people
Skin is fabulous as its remarkable strength and elasticity protect us from developing chronic wounds from daily bumps and scrapes However, as we age, skin becomes more fragile and prone …
Surviving a natural disaster
As climate risks intensify, planning for floods, fires and cyclones will be part of owning a pharmacy, especially in more exposed parts of Australia Pharmacists who’ve experienced disasters first-hand recently …
Calcitonin-gene related peptide antagonists use in pregnancy and lactation: a brief safety review
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) therapies are the first medications developed specifically for migraine prevention. What is the latest evidence for their use and safety in pregnancy and lactation? By John …
Acute coronary syndromes: new guideline for diagnosis and management
A new guideline represents a significant advance in the diagnosis and management of people with suspected or confirmed acute coronary syndromes. By Karalyn Huxhagen BPharm, FPS, CredPharm (MMR), consultant pharmacist Learning …
UTI management—more than antibiotics
The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance means the non-antibiotic strategies should be considered for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). What are these non-antibiotic management options and how …
The power of proactive risk management
USING THE PDL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS This series introduces pharmacists to the PDL Risk Management Guide for Pharmacists, and how it can be used in everyday pharmacy …
Burnout: a guide for pharmacists and management
Burnout can lead to reduced personal wellbeing, potential loss of income, and negative impacts on patient care. In the workplace, it can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, high turnover, and …