PBS biosimilar substitution warning
Pharmacists reminded of biosimilar substitution requirements Pharmacists are being advised to pay attention when selecting Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) codes when substituting biosimilar medications, to ensure the correct product is …
Chemist Warehouse franchisees in line for post-merger windfall
Chemist Warehouse franchisees ponder $1 billion pay-day, as banks seek stake in Sigma Healthcare after it merges with the discount giant Investment bankers are in talks with some of Chemist …
Ex-SHPA president to lead new hospital group
The PSA extends its focus on hospital pharmacy with a new community of specialty interest (CSI) Former Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA – now Advanced Pharmacy Australia) president, …
‘He frankly admits his dishonesty’
A pharmacist let his registration lapse because he was ‘too unwell to work,’ thus demonstrating insight into his conduct, a tribunal says The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard that …
New body to guide cultural safety strategy
State aims to improve the experiences of Indigenous people who interact with the healthcare and regulatory system Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals invited to join a new Aboriginal Cultural Safety …
Bringing together women in pharmacy
It’s nearly time for the 2025 Women’s Pharmacy Conference Retreat Join us for Attain and Medici Capital’s 7th annual Women’s Pharmacy Conference Retreat at the Hotel Bellinzona at Hepburn …
Poll: Preparing for paracetamol scheduling changes
Patient safety concerns are behind the reduction in maximum pack sizes of paracetamol products…are you prepared? Tell us here The changes affect packs available for general, Schedule 2 and S3 …
Ozempic shortage to continue in 2025
Diabetes medication to remain in short supply throughout 2025, manufacturer warns Efforts to boost the production of Ozempic (semaglutide) are not expected to alleviate shortages of the medication in the …
TGA prepares for discontinuation of Protaphane InnoLet insulin cartridges
Novo Nordisk to discontinue the Protaphane InnoLet human insulin (rys) 100 IU/mL injection multidose cartridge on 1 February 2025 Pharmacists can now use a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) to …
Pharmacy privacy an issue in medical abortion: report
A new report highlights “stark variations” between where patients seeking medical abortion live, and where health care providers are based The report, from Family Planning Australia, notes a discrepancy in …
Pharmacy 777 WA’s best large business
Western Australian pharmacy group scoops state business award Pharmacy 777 has been named as Western Australia’s Large Business of the Year 2024. Established on Canning Highway in Applecross, WA …
Rifaximin use sparks superbug concern
A new study has found that an antibiotic for liver disease patients could expose them to greater risk of a dangerous superbug An international team of researchers has found that …