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 …
Change at PDL board
Following the recent director election for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, PDL announces Ben Wilkins as the newest member of its board Wilkins has more than 30 …
Flashback Friday: ‘Victorian pharmacists are suffering a great disability’
It’s October 1925… and what’s going on in Victoria that has the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy up in arms? We began our edition 100 years ago by thundering that there …
dRx series: deprescribing PPIs in older people
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look at the deprescribing of proton-pump inhibitors in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
Lessons from Japan
From antibiotic stewardship to communicating in a foreign language, a recent hospital placement in Japan for Australian students has had a significant impact Curtin University has a long-standing partnership with …
World news wrapup: 30 October 2025
Canadian pharmacies close amid staff shortage; French strike averted; Ireland requires professional services fee display Prince Edward Island, Canada: CBC Canada has investigated worker shortages in the Prince Edward Island …
Adult pharmacy assistants deserve adult pay, says union
Retailer lobby says push to abolish some junior wage rates would create higher youth unemployment – but the union for pharmacy assistants says it’s the same scare tactic used against …
‘The outcome ultimately will be healthier Australian communities’
Pharmacy Guild lauds move to expand optometrists’ scope of practice to include oral medicines Ahpra has announced that proposed changes to the scope of optometrists would allow them to prescribe …
‘It’s a very personal and human experience’
Is there a difference between age groups when it comes to feeling listened to and cared for in pharmacy? Active listening matters to patients, says NAB’s head of behavioural and …
Dubbo local takes out excellence award
Pharmacist Lisa Gibson has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to improving community health Gibson has been named Pharmacist of the Year at the Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA) annual …
