TGA takes action over social media peptide promotion
Australia’s medicines regulator is taking legal action against the co-founders of a company that allegedly “unlawfully advertised” peptides online Proceedings have been filed in the Federal Court of Australia against “preventative …
Covid vaccination conversation needs to change: Theophilos
Pharmacists are being urged to prepare for the Covid-19 vaccination program to transition to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) this week Pharmacy teams need to brace for change as the …
Complete Care Pharmacy Launceston City celebrates
Complete Care Pharmacy Launceston City celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday 23 September, welcoming the local community to meet the Tasmanian Deputy Premier Guy Barnett officially cut the ribbon The opening …
Pharmacy bodies fear ‘Americanisation’ of healthcare
Eli Lilly’s direct-to-consumer plan “sets a dangerous precedent” for Australia’s healthcare system, the Guild and PSA warn Policymakers are being urged to protect the status quo when it comes to …
Butler rises up power ranking
Health minister trails Prime Minister and Treasurer in annual national power rating Federal Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, Mark Butler, is the third most powerful Australian, the Australian Financial …
Eight billion reasons to protect one of Australia’s greatest healthcare achievements
Eighty years ago, Australians made a remarkable choice, writes Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 1946, in the aftermath of war and amid hopes of building …
From Sydney to the Olympic stage
The University of Sydney look at how alumnus, Dr Mark Stuart OBE, forged an unconventional career in pharmacy When Dr Mark Stuart OBE graduated from the University of Sydney with …
The week in review
“Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures” was the focus of this week’s World Pharmacists’ Day celebrations, as the Intergenerational Report forecast that healthcare spending is set to surge over the next …
Chronic pain more than ‘growing pains’ for kids
Pharmacists urged to make pain count as one in five Australian children live with chronic pain A new national report estimates that 877,000 Australian children and young people live with …
‘Emotionally demanding… but rewarding’
10 pharmacists reflect on their roles in voluntary assisted dying, citing concerns over inconsistent legislation, unpredictable workloads and remuneration Pharmacists have described the challenges and rewards of being involved in …
DAA program updates
Pharmacy Programs Administrator announces updates to DAA and IDAA program rules New regulations that will be implemented in NSW from 5 November 2026 have prompted the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) to …
NSW gets fourth full scope program
University of Sydney launches a new Graduate Certificate in Clinical Skills and Prescribing for Pharmacists Pharmacists looking to expand their scope of practice can now apply to undertake the University …