APC calls time on CPD standards
Retirement of the Australian Pharmacy Council’s CPD standards will bring the profession into alignment with the broader professional development accreditation landscape The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the cessation …
From clean beauty to compounding: setting pharmacy skincare apart
Convenience, product choice and advice are key drivers of pharmacy skincare. But what challenges, opportunities and trends may shape its future? Leanne Philpott investigates In 2024, the Australian skincare market …
The intelligent pharmacy investor
Buying a pharmacy is more than just a financial investment, but buyers must be careful to not let emotion and sentiment override a smart decision, says Natalie Sirianni Sometimes working …
The week in review
Warnings on ongoing medication shortages and substandard products, a call for action on expanding scope of practice and for regulators to proactively focus on risks were among the hot topics …
Guild seeks to end ‘silly turf wars’ within pharmacy
Transferring the ownership of the Australasian College of Pharmacy to the PSA will help unite the profession, Guild leader says Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey, wants …
Australia’s oldest pharmacy turns 200
Hatton and Laws pharmacy in Launceston is entering its third century in business Customers are being offered free goody bags “while stocks last” and discounts of 20% at the Tasmanian …
Fee hikes for pharmacy
Pharmacies are set to benefit from indexed increases to components of the Commonwealth price from 1 July 2025 Dispensing, dangerous drug and Administration, Handing and Infrastructure (AHI) fees paid to …
No excuses for not working to top of scope: Butler
Extending pharmacists’ scope of practice will be a priority for the federal government in the current parliamentary term, Health Minister says Ensuring health professionals work to the full extent of …
An act of service
This Australia-first, award-winning pharmacy service is supporting men during vulnerable times in their life—particularly with issues often considered “taboo” Founder and lead pharmacist of Men’s Health Downunder, Brad Butt, set …
‘We need a major transformation of our notification system’
The new head of the health regulator wants to adopt a proactive approach to risks, with patient threats related to AI, cosmetic procedures and medicinal cannabis on its radar Recently …
How pop-up warnings protect pharmacists and patients
Pharmacists navigate demanding workdays filled with frequent interruptions and competing priorities, PDL says In such a fast-paced environment, it’s understandable how pop-up warnings during dispensing can be overlooked or quickly …
Methylphenidate shortages set to continue
Multiple medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to remain in short supply until 2026 More ADHD medications are expected to be in short supply in …