New flu jab a ‘dream come true’
An mRNA based flu vaccine, which has been developed by Pfizer, is 34.5% more effective against influenza-like illness compared to current flu vaccines, according to a new trial But the …
Minister revokes pharmacy’s approval
A NSW pharmacy’s approval to supply PBS medicines has been revoked over “serious and repeated” contraventions of the Health Act The Department of Health and Ageing has issued a statement …
‘Profound shift’ in how Australians engage with healthcare options
A new survey shows overwhelming support amongst patients for telehealth – as well as a shift in how medicinal cannabis is viewed A survey commissioned by health tech company Montu …
University honours ‘extraordinary’ pharmacist
“The mother who nurtured the future generation” of pharmacists has been honoured at an event with a focus on one of her key interests: harm minimisation Pharmacists from across the …
Flashback Friday: The cry of substitution
It’s 1895, and the AJP has a question to ask of the colonies’ pharmacists: are they being rough on medicines manufacturers? We began our England report in November 1895 by …
Man sentenced after pharmacy assault
A Queensland man was “not coping well” when he stole diazepam from one pharmacy and assaulted a bystander in another The Courier Mail reports that Joshua Benjamin Thompson has faced …
World news wrapup: 20 October 2025
Irish pharmacist awarded compensation after inappropriate behaviour by colleague; UK online pharmacist fit to practise; Trump pardons pharmacist after meds substitution Ireland: A pharmacist has been awarded compensation of almost …
Optometrists blast dry eye disease diagnoses and treatment in pharmacy
Optometry Australia has issued a statement noting that a member had reported a local pharmacy advertising diagnosis and Intense Pulsed Light treatment for dry eye disease “The diagnosis of DED …
Medicinal cannabis ‘clear disconnect’ between support and practice
Pharmacists highlight a lack of education about dispensing medicinal cannabis, as well as worries about regulatory compliance Healthtech company Montu has released the results of a national survey it commissioned …
Docs slam campaign promoting pharmacist prescribing
But full scope services are already taking pressure off Victoria’s thinly-stretched health system while keeping patients safe, says Guild The Victorian Government has issued an update stating that from November …
Tassie looks to keep some pharmacies open longer
The Tasmanian Government is launching expressions of interest for community pharmacies to apply for grant funding to open for longer Minister for health, mental health and wellbeing, Bridget Archer announced …
First year as AdPha meant ‘getting on with the job’
AdPha has released its 2025 Annual Report, celebrating a year of major achievements in advocacy, digital engagement, and professional recognition across the pharmacy workforce The organisation also listed a record …