World news wrapup: 17 September 2026
Prison pharmacy tech struck off over drug smuggling; end of lease sees NZ pharmacy close; why Kiwis don’t take their meds Bristol, England: A pharmacy technician has reportedly been prohibited …
Divided up: Healthscope deal reached 16 months after receivership
The large private hospital group will be broken up, with a national not-for-profit provider snapping up most of the facilities. The Healthscope CEO has promised a “smooth transition” for staff …
Pharmacist researcher named Young Tall Poppy
Dr Nagham Ailabouni has been recognised for her work in promoting safe use of medicines for people living with dementia Ailabouni, a clinician-researcher and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the …
‘Gaps’ in CM–meds interactions counselling
Most pharmacists correctly identified a complementary medicines (CM) drug interaction, study finds, but this did not consistently translate into “high-quality consultations” A simulated-patient study across Sydney pharmacies has revealed generally …
Trial patients ‘surprised and delighted by the privacy’ in pharmacy
Patient feedback on services delivered during the NSW pharmacy UTI and resupply of oral contraceptives pilots has been positive, a Guild leader reports Concerns about pharmacist prescribers having awkward conversations with …
Work-related mental health injury rates ‘shocking’: union
A recent survey has revealed that 21% of respondents experienced a work-related mental health injury or illness in the past 12 months While more than two-thirds of these workers needed …
Medicines access remains an issue: Patients Australia
Australians are continuing to delay accessing medicines due to cost, a patient advocacy group reports A third of patients are either holding off on getting prescriptions filled or spreading out …
Vit C deficiency ‘most likely underlying factor’: coroner
Multivitamin manufacturer responds to allegations its product contributed to a young child’s death The manufacturer of a multivitamin product has responded to claims by a paediatrician that its product was …
First Victorian Doctor of Pharmacy program to start in 2027
The course aims to prepare students for “new and emerging roles” for pharmacists in Australia Monash University has launched its new five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Doctor of Pharmacy …
State opposition pledges payroll tax cut
NSW opposition leader Kellie Sloane is hoping to woo pharmacy owners with the promise of a reduction in payroll tax ahead of the state election in March 2027 Payroll tax …
Hospital pharmacists close to ‘breaking point’: Union
Pharmacists strike at two ACT hospitals and Digital Canberra as pay dispute continues ACT-based public sector pharmacists say they feel they have no other option but to walk off the …
Doc quits NSW Health’s pharmacy advisory group
Safety concerns raised by doctors about moves to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice are being ignored by NSW Health, a GP claims NSW Health is facing accusations of ignoring the advice of …