Empagliflozin PBS population expanded
Eligible patients more than doubled in line with largest trial on SGLT-2 inhibitors in CKD The PBS listing of Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) will be significantly expanded to include a broader …
Sigma makes post-merger aged care play
Wholesaler to strengthen aged care offer with medication packing systems appointment Sigma Healthcare is set to target Australia’s aged care sector with the recruitment of former Fred IT ehealth …
World News wrapup – 23 October 2025
Chemist Warehouse’s international expansion continues with a new Irish store; system outage hits US pharmacy giant; close to half of British pharmacists are not accessing career support Wexford, Ireland: Australian …
Poll: Are you excited about AI, or worried?
It’s often a polarising subject – what’s the future of artificial intelligence, is it ethical and what applications could it have for your job? We want to know what you …
Telehealth guidance expanded
Poor practice concerns around prescribing that relies on text, email or online questionnaires rather than a face-to-face consultation have been highlighted in new guidance The guidance for telehealth and virtual …
The week in review
Lessons from a pharmacy hack, healthcare bodies seek medicinal cannabis reform and sunscreens back in the spotlight were among the topics that had our readers talking this week A high-profile …
CWH renews NRL deal
The retail giant says it will continue to be the official pharmacy partner of the men and women’s NRL until 2029 Chemist Warehouse (CWH) has extended its partnership with the …
Spotlight on pharmacist role in healthy ageing
The Guild has highlighted the role pharmacists play in supporting older people On the International Day of Older Persons, the Pharmacy Guild pointed out that maintaining health during ageing is …
‘Governments must step up now’
Hospital pharmacists celebrated World Pharmacists Day in style, while leaders marked the day by calling attention to critical workforce shortages On FIP World Pharmacists Day (Thursday 25 September), Advanced Pharmacy …
Vaccine ‘champion’ recognised
National Pharmacies pharmacist honoured with excellence award for frontline work in immunisation, after leading a successful travel vaccine service pilot National Pharmacies pharmacist, Kerry Savas, has received the 2025 World …
The week in review
Pharmacists celebrated for their contributions to healthcare, scope expansion continues and where the profession sits on pay were among the hot topics this week World Pharmacists Day was celebrated this …
Flashback Friday: Fake diseases
With the world at war questions are being raised about radio advertising for medications to treat “nebulous complaints” the September 1945 edition of the Australasian Pharmacy Journal reports A writer …