dRx series: deprescribing digoxin & sotalol in older people
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing digoxin and sotalol Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation …
TGA approves adrenaline nasal spray
New anaphylaxis product hailed as “the biggest change… in over two decades” CSL Seqirus’s adrenaline (epinephine) nasal spray, neffy, has been approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Under …
Charges laid over illicit vapes
Warehouse raid uncovers $1.6 million worth of illicit tobacco and vaping products Two men will face court next month after being arrested during an Australian Border Force (ABF) led raid on …
Potential suitors tight-lipped on Infinity plans
Would-be buyers are circling the collapsed Infinity Pharmacy Group, with an auction process expected to commence in February Sigma Healthcare, and private equity firm, Genesis Capital, are believed to be frontrunners to acquire the Infinity group, following Wesfarmers Health’s decision to …
Pharmacy airs boxers for prostate cancer
Community backs pharmacy’s boxer shorts appeal in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Staff at Portland Amcal Pharmacy are raising community awareness about prostate cancer by putting men’s …
Paragon Care walks away from Ramsay deal
Wholesaler eyes savings from end of supply arrangement Paragon Care expects that its decision to “transition out as the primary wholesaler to Ramsay Healthcare’s retail and hospital pharmacy business” will be …
‘Aggressive acquisition’ strategy behind Infinity collapse: Wesfarmers Health
Debt-fueled expansion by franchisee group forced wholesaler to act “We had no option but to draw a line in the sand” by appointing receivers to Infinity Pharmacy Group, Wesfarmers Health …
Vale Anna Anderson
Tributes flow following the death of a much-loved pharmacist Customers and staff at Narrabri Pharmacy are devastated by the passing of pharmacist Anna Anderson last week, the store’s owner says. …
NAPSA honours former leaders
Five former NAPSA representatives have been awarded honourary life membership The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) recognised the contributions to the profession of five pharmacists at the organisation’s national congress in Sydney. Former NAPSA presidents, Georgina …
Priceline delivers momentum for Wellnex
Unaudited figures give health and wellness firm, Wellnex Life, on “solid platform” for the second half of the 2026 financial year, the company says Wellnex Life is on track to create “long-term shareholder value” following a strong …
Not so ‘Tickety-Boo’ as herbalist sentenced
Court sends message with seven-month jail sentence and $20,000 fine for herbal over promotion of unapproved products to treat serious conditions Consumers are being warned not to purchase or use products containing black salve, after herbalist, …
WA student secures ‘Wildcard’
PSA names 2026 NAPSA Wildcard Pharmacy Student of the Year winner The University of Western Australia’s Grace Nicolson has claimed a spot in the Pharmacy Student of the Year final after …
