Pharmacists, doctors welcome move towards national medicines database
Health minister flags changes to My Health Record after warnings go unseen The ABC reports that health minister Mark Butler has met with Alison Collins, the mother of a young …
Pricelines not closing, says Wesfarmers
Media have “misreported that some Priceline Pharmacies are closing,” the giant says, as it moves to reassure patients their stores will stay open Wesfarmers, owner of the Priceline banner via …
‘It is impractical for pharmacists to query every prescription’
A pharmacist spotted a forged script for 10mg diazepam – leading to a nurse’s disqualification from reapplying for registration The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard the case of …
Tagged! A new dimension for medication safety analytics
Social media and news stories were the inspiration for an initiative which is having a significant effect on medicines safety Kate Callaghan, senior pharmacist medication safety, St George Hospital Sydney, …
‘Much-needed clarity’ for hospital’s staff
Northern Beaches Hospital will officially be under public ownership with the NSW Government signing the contract with Healthscope and its receivers to hand back the hospital in 2026 The hospital …
Aussies still skipping or rationing medicines
The new cut to the general PBS co-payment is just around the corner – and new data shows Australians need the cash The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has highlighted new …
An SSSI for clonidine 150mcg
The TGA has announced that Catapres (clonidine) 150 microgram tablets will be in shortage from December 2025 to April 2026 Clinect has told the Therapeutic Goods Administration that the medicine …
‘This agreement sets a new standard’
Joint initiative safeguards pharmacies following ADHD medicine price change, says Guild Takeda and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have now reached a collaborative agreement to resolve recent financial challenges faced …
Docs make submission opposing optometrists’ full scope
Doctors are once again on the attack when it comes to prescribing rights for optometrists, saying they pose “unacceptable” risks The Australian Medical Association has strongly opposed plans by the …
‘That transition process is fraught with risk’
The AJP chats with Advanced Pharmacy Australia’s incoming vice president, Brenda Shum, about transitions of care, the workforce shortage and what matters to her as a pharmacist At AdPha’s recent …
‘Can I drive while taking medicinal cannabis?’
Transport Victoria has created a new resource discussing implications for drivers who take medicinal cannabis In its December 2025 circular, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority has highlighted a message from Transport …
Flashback Friday: Are bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics?
Doctors are divided on whether the manufacture of heroin should be banned… and what’s this about resistance to antibiotics? Welcome to 1955… In the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy’s December 1955 …