Banned substances found in sports supplements
TGA takes action against a Sydney-based company over the alleged unlaw advertising and supply of sports supplements containing prohibited substances EmpireLabz Australia Pty Ltd, has been issued seven infringement notices …
‘We are fighting for our profession’
Protest organisers call for solidarity in the battle to pause 60-day dispensing rollout Pharmacists who are unable to make it to Canberra for the Community and Pharmacy Support Group’s (CAPS’s) …
Students fearful for future of pharmacy
Government policy not ready for implementation, warn pharmacy students Pharmacy students are calling on the federal government to engage with the profession before pushing ahead with its 60-day dispensing policy. …
We must send a message to government
Pharmacists are being urged to make their way to Canberra to protest the government’s 60-day dispensing policy next week Double dispensing will “signal the end of community pharmacy as we …
CAPS campaign making a difference
Politicians are seeking meetings with local pharmacy owners to discuss 60-day dispensing before CAPS protest in Canberra Community pharmacy owners are reporting that federal MPs are keen to talk to …
Full scope now essential to health system
Government urged to “heed the warnings of the Intergenerational Report” and utilise pharmacists to the top of their scope of practice Australia needs to engage pharmacists to work to their …
Trains, planes or automobiles: just get to Canberra
Pharmacists are being urged to make their way to Canberra to protest the government’s 60-day dispensing policy on 4 September “Attendance is the most valuable thing you can do” organisers …
Let doctors diagnose and pharmacists prescribe
Pharmacist prescribing could cut medication use and improve patient outcomes, expert claims Patients could be better off if doctors were to deliver diagnoses and leave decisions around medications to pharmacists, …
Intergenerational Report highlights need for full scope
Australia urgently needs to empower pharmacists to work to their full scope of practice, to ease pressure on the health system Utilising the full range of pharmacists’ skills and knowledge …
CAPS targets Butler’s constituency
Pharmacists are looking to take their fight against 60-day dispensing to the minister for health’s constituency office Organisers of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are searching for a …
Don’t come to Canberra: Albo
Protest group wants a “sea of white coats” outside Parliament House for demonstration Organisers of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are refusing to backtrack on plans to …
Department figures back Minister’s claims
Applications for new Section 90 pharmacy approvals up, despite 60-day dispensing concerns Data from the Department of Health and Aged Care shows that the number of pharmacies approved to dispense …