Stepping up
Decision-makers are being encouraged to engage with their local pharmacists ahead of Thank Your Pharmacist Day The theme for this year’s Thank Your Pharmacist Day is “Pharmacists stepping up,” says …
Spotlight: Sebastian Harper
We speak with the NAPSA president about the challenges facing pharmacy students, his career aspirations and life outside of pharmacy Sebastian Harper is the current NAPSA president having started his …
World news wrapup: 27 February 2025
Pharmacies shut their doors to push for improved access to medicines; armed robbery foiled by pharmacist; owners pushed to the brink by rising costs Montgomery, Alabama, US: Pharmacies staged a …
NSW Health vaccine storage and cold chain audits
Pharmacies participating in the NIPVIP program are being reminded of their obligations relating to vaccine storage On behalf of NSW Health, local Public Health Units (PHUs) may carry out random …
Wholesaler deal to curb ‘toilet roll problem’
Australia’s First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement will deliver equity of access to medicines when “supply becomes time”, Senators told Measures included in the First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement are expected to ensure …
Consumer focus boosts Wesfarmers
Priceline shines for Wesfarmers while wholesaler deal could give gloss to sluggish API, reports Mike Taylor While most of the attention since the beginning of 2025 has been on the …
Pharmacists buoyed by public support for industrial action
Hospital pharmacists hopeful work stoppage will secure improved pay offer Pharmacists at Hobart Private Hospital are optimistic that support shown by colleagues and members of the public for industrial action will …
OTC pill supply to ‘complement medical care’
Government trial will make it easier for women to continue using oral contraceptives, a pharmacist says Allowing pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptives without prescriptions will help reduce the risk of …
Man charged over sexual assault in pharmacy
Serial rapist, Graham James Kay, has been remanded in custody after being charged with sexually assaulting a teen in a CBD pharmacy NSW Police have charged the 73-year-old after he …
Pharmacists at ‘breaking point’
Hospital pharmacists to walk off the job as pay dispute continues Frustrated pharmacists at HPS Pharmacies in Tasmanian hospitals will conduct a two-hour work stoppage today (Tuesday 25 February 2025) …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ozempic v Mounjaro: what is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a second line treatment for …
Hospital pharmacist named Tassie Intern of the Year
Hospital pharmacy intern recognised for “outstanding leadership, commitment to patient care and contributions to medicines safety” Royal Hobart Hospital’s Lucinda Dowling has been named at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s …