New merger reforms to target large ‘high-risk’ deals
Treasurer seeks to strengthen ACCC’s power to scrutinise mergers The Federal Government says the biggest merger reform package in decades will crackdown on “serious economic harm” and allow the competition …
The top 10
A coroner’s case, tribunal hearings, fee rises and more… what have our readers been looking at? These were the most read stories on the AJP website between 10 September and …
Pharmacy should get payroll tax exemption: Guild
General practice in Queensland is set to remain exempt from the new payroll tax interpretation – but what about pharmacy? Both major parties in the state have now confirmed general …
Labor makes pharmacy pledge
Scope of practice pilot to become permanent pending election results Queenslanders will retain access to pharmacist-initiated treatment for 17 everyday conditions on a permanent basis if Labor holds onto power …
Schedule 3 supply of therapeutic vaping products
From 1 October 2024, therapeutic vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20mg/mL or less will be available in pharmacies to patients 18 years or over without a prescription. Date of …
Data shows benefits of PBS co-pay cuts: Twomey
Guild continues push for further reductions to the PBS general co-payment Representatives from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia are lobbying both sides of parliament to lower the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme …
World news wrapup: 10 October 2024
Estonia to expand scope; Canadian military pharmacist severely reprimanded over amphetamine theft; British pharmacists burning out Tallin, Estonia: Estonia’s Ministry of Social Affairs is hoping to allow pharmacists to expand …
Cannabis workload a factor in non-compliance, owner says
A sudden uptick in medicinal cannabis-related workload, in combination with a bad staff shortage, caused a pharmacy owner to fall behind in his obligations, he says A pharmacist has been …
Is your pharmacy prepared for the new paracetamol pack sizes and accessibility changes?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) decision on paracetamol scheduling has resulted in changes to the packaging and sale of certain oral, non-prescription paracetamol products, effective 1st February 2025. This change affects …
Kelly thanked for his ‘trademark calmness and pragmatism’
Pharmacists have paid tribute to outgoing chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly, highlighting his work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Kelly has been CMO since 2020, after joining the department of …
‘That person who’s requesting naloxone could be requesting it for a whole range of reasons’
AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh interviews Dr Suzanne Nielsen about opioid safety and naloxone Professor, pharmacist and current acting director of the Monash Addiction Research Centre Suzanne Nielsen says it’s …
Major shareholder cuts Sigma stake again
HMC Capital has trimmed its holding in Sigma for the third time this year Asset manager, HMC Capital, is continuing to reduce its stake in pharmaceutical wholesaler Sigma Healthcare. Over …
