$16k fine for importing vapes
The TGA has highlighted the upcoming e-cigarette crackdown, in announcing nearly $16,000 in infringement notices The Therapeutic Goods Administration says that it has handed a Queensland tobacco store owner six …
Breaking new ground
Lisa Nguyen talks about developing a pharmacy that specialises in the provision of medicinal cannabis In this video I speak to Lisa Nguyen, pharmacist and founder of Astrid Health, …
Understanding trauma
Dr Susan Baidawi talks about the importance of trauma-informed care, and the growing awareness around the social determinants of health outcomes In this video I speak with Dr Susan Baidawi, …
Vale John Daffey
Former PSA national president John Daffey has passed away The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has said in a statement that it is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of …
Fake Ozempic discovered; TGA
Test of two separate imports showed they contained no semaglutide As the Ozempic shortage continues at least until the end of June, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has detected counterfeit …
API breaks ground on new $50m site
Queensland wholesale distribution centre due to open in 2024 Initial work has begun on a new wholesale pharmacy distribution centre on the outskirts of Brisbane for Wesfarmers-owned Australian Pharmaceutical Industries …
World news wrapup: 25 May 2023
NZ pharmacist charges over codeine thefts; Israeli pharmacy slammed over censorship of women’s pictures; Irish pharmacist wins redundancy over move request Alexandra, New Zealand: A pharmacist has been convicted on …
Developing social awareness
A school social awareness program opened my eyes to the importance of community service and healthcare The benches and chairs are all that saved us from fainting at the sight …
60-day dispensing contrasts with Labor’s Voice push
Labor’s double dispensing policy fits poorly with the government’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament plan, National Party claims Government healthcare policies, including 60-day dispensing, are set to adversely affect rural Indigenous patients, …
New CEO for Australasian College of Pharmacy
The Australasian College of Pharmacy has announced Melanie Hunt as the new Chief Executive Officer Hunt will begin her time in the role on Monday 29 May, 2023. College President …
No line in the sand on double dispensing talks: Guild
Claims the Pharmacy Guild of Australia “walked away from discussions” about 60-day dispensing are inaccurate, a spokesperson says Responding to comments made by Labor’s Dr Mike Freelander in the House …
A lesson from the coalface
What will 60 day dispensing mean to those at the coalface? Independent pharmacy owner Natalie Kopas talks about what it will mean to her, her staff and her patients What …