Man sentenced after failed Xanax robbery
“People that work in shops such as these should be able to go about their business without being set upon by people like you,” said a judge as he sentenced …
JEV prevention push
Victoria has made the Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine available in 24 regional local government areas as part of its push to prevent infections Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas has encouraged …
More patients choosing community pharmacy for range of ailments
Full scope patient services reach a major milestone through Queensland Community pharmacies Queensland community pharmacies have now provided the 5,000th patient consultation delivered through the state-wide full scope program. Chris …
‘We want to minimise the distress’
Practitioners with lived experience of the notifications process are helping Ahpra and the National Boards continue their reform work Ahpra commissioned an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) in 2021 to gain …
Flashback Friday: Is pharmacy doomed?
This was the cheerful question with which we busied ourselves in the mid-50s, worried about the potential end of retail pharmacy It’s November 1955, and after noting the countdown to …
Man pleads guilty to assault in pharmacy
A convicted rapist has appeared in court after he was arrested earlier this year for his behaviour towards a teenager in a Chemist Warehouse Mainstream media have reported that Graham …
Former minister to lead First Nations Pharmacy Network
Landmark initiative will strengthen culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, says Guild The Pharmacy Guild of Australia announced the establishment of the network at its annual …
World news wrapup: 6 November 2025
Canadian pharmacy students start careers with saplings; the cost of unwanted medicines soars in the UK; pharmacist warned over taking amitriptyline Halifax, Nova Scotia: CBC Canada reports that times are …
‘You’re gambling with patient safety,’ union tells Qld Health
Pharmacists and their colleagues are planning strike action on Friday following an “unacceptable” offer from Queensland Health The United Workers Union says that its members have overwhelmingly voted to take …
CDC bill passes Senate
Legislation to create an Australian Centre for Disease Control has passed the Senate, and one health organisation says it’s “thunderstruck” The Bill, which is expected to see the permanent version …
‘Ethical flaw’ in former pharmacist’s character: tribunal
A former compounding pharmacist applied to have his registration reinstated – but failed to tell his referees that they were writing references for tribunal proceedings A pharmacist’s application to have …
Top pharmacies in Blooms
Blooms the Chemist has announced its stores of the year as well as its top pharmacist at its recent conference The Blooms The Chemist 2025 Partner’s Conference was held on …