Merbromin cream put infant at risk
GP found guilty of professional misconduct after treating infant’s eczema with his own non-TGA approved cream, which put them at risk of mercury toxicity A Sydney GP has been found …
Vale Bill Arnold
Pharmacy is mourning the death of industry stalwart Bill Arnold Canberra-based pharmacist and opioid treatment advocate, Bill Arnold died over the weekend. Arnold was a life member both the Pharmaceutical …
‘Proud to represent pharmacists in expanded scope’
Pharmacist finalists in Stronger Medicare awards recognised for delivering health care to vulnerable and marginalised communities Two pharmacists have been listed as finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards, which have …
Registration numbers surpass 39,000
Board data shows there are record numbers of pharmacists in Australia Another quarter, another Pharmacy Board of Australia registration record, with data for the September 2024 quarter revealing 39,144 pharmacists …
Teal questions pharmacist UTI programs
Pharmacists are facing claims that they are inappropriately prescribing antibiotics to treat UTIs Independent MP, Dr Monique Ryan, believes pharmacists should not be authorised to prescribe antibiotics for urinary …
‘I don’t want to be endorsing a product that is not actually safe’
Pharmacy owner hits out at the government’s lack of consultation with the sector over Schedule 3 vapes Pharmacists’ first priority to their communities is to ensure the products they provide …
Pharmacy Council of NSW election underway
Former Guild leaders among 16 candidates in NSW pharmacy council race All five incumbent pharmacist members of the Pharmacy Council of NSW are seeking to retain their places, while 11 …
Pharmacists cautious on OTC vapes: survey
Close to three-in-five Western Australian pharmacies are not stocking nicotine vapes for sale over-the-counter Potential changes to state and territory legislation alongside questions over the safety of vapes may be making …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news, including news on vitamin D for managing COPD, and treating hypertension in pregnancy Colchicine in Patients with Coronary Disease Who Underwent …
Pharmacist-initiated UTI services nationwide
Northern Territory gives green light for pharmacists to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections Women across Australia can now receive treatment for uncomplicated UTIs through community pharmacies in all states and …
Bankers positive on pharmacy
Positivity is in the air for the community pharmacy sector following the signing of the 8CPA, with bankers happy to back owners, according to a valuations expert Market sentiment is …
The week in review
Business news, scam warnings and a look at Ahpra notifications… it’s been a busy and varied week in pharmacy This week we heard from Queensland’s Office of the Health Ombudsman …