Ahead of the pack
Panadol manufacturer aiming for a “smooth transition” as new pack sizes to roll out in pharmacies in coming weeks, with larger packs to soon go behind the counter With legislative …
World news wrapup: 24 October 2024
Meds run out in besieged Gaza; English pharmacists face abuse; Californian pharmacy workers go on strike Gaza: In a blog post outlining the current state of the health system in …
Raising awareness of RSV vaccine options, midazolam and Wegovy strengths
PDL has some advice on RSV vaccination, and the strengths of midazolam and Wegovy This Practice Alert highlights some recent practice issues reported to PDL Professional Officers. Respiratory Syncytial Virus …
The students less likely to experience burnout
New research from university healthcare educators has looked at resilience in two different student groups – and spotlighted how differently they cope with stress Led by Monash University educators, the …
Sigma’s CWH guarantee ‘tokenistic’: Guild
Guild warns rival wholesalers will be forced to follow Sigma’s lead if Chemist Warehouse merger is approved Sigma Healthcare’s offer to enter an undertaking with the Australian Competition and Consumer …
Pharmacy delivers record revenue for EBOS
Wholesaler’s community pharmacy division reports revenue growth of close to $500 million, as TWC franchise thrives EBOS Group’s community pharmacy arm is continuing to perform strongly, delivering record revenue growth …
Synthetic opioids
A guide to the latest information on the rising use of synthetic opioids As synthetic opioids, previously undetected in overdose cases or toxicology screenings, begin to appear in Australia, pharmacists …
‘No further action’ for nearly a third of pharmacists
More than half of complaints relating to pharmacists were referred onto Ahpra, new report by Queensland’s health regulator shows Medical practitioners were most likely to be involved in complaints (55%) …
‘Be prepared’
Thunderstorm asthma season has already begun, with experts warning that people at risk include those with asthma and ryegrass pollen-triggered hayfever Thunderstorm-triggered asthma can occur during spring with “little warning” …
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 …
Small businesses bear the brunt of cybercrime: ASIC
Cybercrime is costing small businesses an average of $46,000 a year the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warns Pharmacies and other small businesses are being urged to be increasingly …
Pharmacy done differently
Complete Care Pharmacy in Rosny Park, Tasmania, co-owner Kristina Fox talks about taking a new approach to community pharmacy in our latest podcast AJP Podcast presenter Carlene McMaugh discusses the …