Children’s pain ‘real, complex and often invisible’
Pharmacists crucial to addressing chronic pain in children, expert says Community pharmacists have key role in ensuring children suffering with chronic pain can access care, according to Chronic Pain Australia …
Pharmacy spending drives growth in healthcare
Consumer spending on healthcare is continuing to rise despite falls in certain specialty areas Data from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Household Spending Insights (HSI) report for August 2025, shows …
‘Shortcuts in healthcare can be dangerous’
GP warns proposed endorsement for pharmacist prescribers “overlooks the risks of misdiagnosis… and fragmented care” The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s decision to start a process to establish an endorsement for scheduled medicines …
Pharmacists cop rego fee hike
Registration fees for pharmacists are on the rise, with Ahpra announcing a 2.98% increase for the 2025/26 year The Pharmacy Board of Australia has announced a $14 increase to its …
‘And we wonder why there is a pharmacist shortage’
Median salaries for new pharmacists are on the rise, but union warns intern rates need to rise to attract and retain talent Pharmacy graduates’ salaries continue to lag behind …
Board’s endorsement plan ‘a milestone’ for prescribing
Moves to establish an endorsement for scheduled medicines for pharmacists set to strengthen safe prescribing, the APC’s chief says The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s decision to start a process to establish …
Transitions of care stewardship framework welcomed
Landmark framework to improve medication management during transitions of care The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s (ACSQHC’s) Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework needs …
Board takes ‘pivotal step’ for pharmacist prescribing
Moves to develop an endorsement framework for scheduled medicines for pharmacists has “the potential to unlock consistent, safe and accessible care,” Guild leader says Work is underway to develop an …
Needle-free vaccines to bolster uptake
State and territory governments urged to put ‘children’s health first’ and roll out free intranasal influenza vaccine programs for two to five-year-olds in 2026 Announcements that Queensland and NSW will …
‘It’s not red tape, it’s regulation’
Regulations are in place to protect both the public and the reputation of the profession, Pharmacy Council of NSW president says Regulations governing aspects of community pharmacy can be frustrating …
Ex-JB Hi-Fi chief joins Sigma
Sigma Healthcare names former JB Hi-Fi and Total Tools chief executive as its new CFO Retail veteran Richard Murray will join Sigma’s leadership team next month, succeeding Mark Davis, as …
‘You might only get one lick of the ice cream’
Full scope services are providing an opportunity for pharmacies to increase customer loyalty and boost transactions, a data expert says Pharmacy owners need to embrace full scope of practice to …