MIMS May update
The latest in medicines news from MIMS New products Elacestrant (dihydrochloride) (Orserdu) is an orally active estrogen receptor (ER)‑α antagonist and degrader. Elacestrant inhibits the estradiol-dependent and independent growth of ERα‑positive breast …
Frailty: why medicines reviews matter
People living with frailty may benefit from more frequent medication reviews than those without, a new framework says The framework to prevent and manage frailty in older Australians has been …
World news wrapup: 28 May 2026
South Africa cracks down on unregulated weight loss jabs; Northern Ireland pharmacies knocking back blister-pack patients; CVS sues after Tennessee attempt to restrict pharmacy benefit manager ownership Pretoria, South Africa: …
Rising to the top
From semi-rural beginnings in north Tasmania to the PSA national presidency, Mark Naunton has retained a focus on the importance of helping ordinary Australians use medicines safely and effectively. He …
PSA announces grant awardees
Three pharmacists have been named as recipients of this year’s Faye McMillan conference grant The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has marked the beginning of National Reconciliation Week by announcing the …
Tassie budget a step in the right direction: AdPha
Tasmanian public hospitals are one step closer to optimal pharmacist-to-patient ratios, AdPha says Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has said it warmly welcomes investment in Tasmania’s pharmacy workforce, with the 2026–27 …
New accreditation standards for pharmacy programs published
After comprehensive consultation, the Australian Pharmacy Council has published the final Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs 2027 These standards will be used to accredit degree and intern training programs into …
Man steals bakery van, attacks pharmacist
A Canberra pharmacist defended himself by hitting an offender in the head with a stepping stool A 41-year-old Canberra man has faced court on charges of robbery, property damage, and …
Diphtheria jab payment needed now: Guild
The Guild is calling on the Federal government to act quickly to fund critical, lifesaving vaccines as diphtheria cases continue to increase Federal health minister Mark Butler said he would …
Emails to Ahpra ‘an affront to the respondent’s profession’
A man has had his registration cancelled after he claimed a patient wore makeup to an appointment to impress him, and pursued her at her pharmacy workplace He also called …
More funding for Tassie pharmacy
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says that several changes introduced in the Tasmanian budget will strengthen access to pharmacist-led care State treasurer Eric Abetz announced several moves to support the …
Flashback Friday: Could pharmacists be replaced?
It’s May 1976, and amid our discussions of cutting-edge technology such as data discs for patient records and microfiche, we had a warning for pharmacists “If Australian pharmacists do not …