VAD legislation ‘was never intended to prevent legitimate clinical care’
As the Prime Minister puts forth his own views on Voluntary Assisted Dying, pharmacists have welcomed the reintroduction of legislation to allow telehealth involvement Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed …
Doctor claims ‘malicious agenda’ over pandemic conduct
Ahpra confiscated an ivermectin script from a pharmacy in a case where a doctor’s prescribing during the Covid pandemic came under scrutiny The doctor’s registration to practise medicine was suspended …
‘People don’t go to work to be assaulted…’
The issue of safety in pharmacy is starting to gather attention, with credentialed pharmacists calling for something to be done to reduce their risk of harm while performing home medicines …
Pharmacy ready to support pain patients: Twomey
Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice could improve access to care for chronic pain sufferers, the Guild’s president says Pharmacists have the capacity to play a greater role in breaking barriers …
Eastern horizons
Entries to this year’s AJP PSA Offshore Refresher Conference photo competition captured the timeless beauty of Japan and the nomadic traditions of Mongolia. For the past 50 years, the PSA …
Beyond the skin: cardiovascular implications of psoriasis
Psoriasis is not just a skin condition, it is a whole-body inflammatory disease with important implications for cardiovascular health When pharmacists speak with patients about psoriasis, the conversation often begins …
Chronic pain impacts Australians’ mental health: report
Almost three-quarters of Australians living with chronic pain report developing mental health issues as a result of their condition, report reveals Data from Chronic Pain Australia’s 2026 National Pain Report …
Missed the date? Lose the shop!
Option deadlines are a pharmacy’s greatest risk, writes Stephanie McGrath For any retail pharmacist, the lease of your premises is one of your most valuable business assets, right alongside your …
Pharmacy by the numbers
Here are some of the figures from the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s March quarter registration data: 42,941pharmacists held a professional registration in March 2026, a record high number. 36,588 held …
The week in review
Prac payments for pharmacy students, more Grattan reaction and slower PBS listings were among our top topics this week In long-awaited good news for pharmacy students, the Albanese Government has …
Celebrating a long history
150 years of pharmacy history celebrated during Sydney event to honour the role of PSNSW The Pharmaceutical Society of NSW (PSNSW) recently celebrated its 150th birthday in grand style with …
New notification guidance on the way: VPA
The VPA has issued an update on its standard licence and registration conditions In its July 2026 newsletter, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority has produced a special focus on the new …