Poll: Does pharmacy need a shakeup?
The Grattan Institute has made six recommendations which it says will address “bad governance” in the pharmacy sector The Institute’s latest report, “Future Pharmacy: A better deal for patients and …
Pharmacy held ‘hostage’ by ownership, location rules: new report
The Pharmacy Guild says that a new report by the Grattan Institute ignores a “fundamental reality” about the nature of the pharmacy sector The Grattan Institute has released a new …
The top 10
Surveillance fears and pay issues top our latest monthly most read stories list These were the most read stories on the AJP website between 10 June and 10 July: CWH …
New anti-money laundering obligations
Business brokers managing the sale of pharmacies are now required to obtain additional information from vendors and buyers under new anti-money laundering rules, Attain Business Brokers director, Natalie Sirianni writes …
CWH founders flag Sigma selldown
Brothers Jack and Sam Gance could sell up to 20% of their stake in the listed company depending on market and personal circumstances, disclosure documents reveal The co-founders of Chemist …
The week in review
S100 payment concerns, few warnings for medicines shortages and GPs doubling down on prescribing worries were among the topics our readers engaged with this week The Pharmacy Guild of Australia …
Anti-nausea drug use in pregnancy jumps in NZ
There has been a five-fold increase in the use of antinausea medicines during Aotearoa New Zealand pregnancies, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found Published in …
Complete Care Pharmacy Devonport celebrates grand opening
Complete Care Pharmacy Devonport has officially celebrated its grand opening This month (July 2026) the new shop welcomed pharmacy industry representatives, local healthcare partners and members of the Devonport community …
Medicinal cannabis wholesaler fined over vapes
Queensland-based company agrees to pay close to $60,000 in infringement notices over alleged failure to comply with requests from the TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued three infringement …
The top 10: Longer reads
Closures, business collapses, GLP-1s and more: our ten most viewed longer read articles during the first half of 2026 The closure of a beloved community institution, a detailed look at …
Recall for homeopathic cough and cold lozenges
Wire found in kids homeopathic lozenge prompts recall, TGA reveals Key Sun has announced the recall of four batches of kids cough and cold lozenges due to “the risk of …
The top 10: Education
Which of our CPD articles have most captured reader interest during the first six months of 2026? These were our best read education articles during the first half of 2026: …