Supervised practice framework review underway
Pharmacists invited to share their views on Ahpra’s Supervised practice framework The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is seeking stakeholder feedback on its Supervised practice framework. The review …
Fixed site pill testing service ‘can save lives’: expert
Moves to establish a permanent drug checking facility are being welcomed by a pharmacist. Victoria is set to open a fixed site pill testing service in Fitzroy, close to one …
‘I couldn’t be prouder’: Gance
“I never imagined Chemist Warehouse would grow into what it is today”: the group’s first franchisee marks 25 years in business Five months after Chemist Warehouse completed its merger with …
Funding critical to pharmacy-based vaccination services
Equitable funding models for the delivery of pharmacist-led vaccination programs are key to the sustainability of services, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) warns An international report finds that over-reliance on …
Antibiotics not for cold and flu: CDC
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, the Interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) warns Patients suffering with respiratory infections are being urged to support …
‘Masculine norms’ prevent men from accessing care
Ingrained beliefs about what it means to “be a man”, combined with stigma about health conditions, are discouraging men from seeking support from pharmacists, a report reveals Pharmacists are being …
Cost of living relief extended, but not to pharmacy students
Up to 5000 additional healthcare students will be able to access the Commonwealth Prac Payments program, but pharmacy undergrads continue to be excluded Moves to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payments …
Lilly drops push for Ebglyss PBS listing
Reimbursement terms make PBS listing “unviable” for eczema treatment, manufacturer claims Eli Lilly will not proceed with plans to have its targeted IL-13 inhibitor, Ebglyss (lebrikizumab), listed on the Pharmaceutical …
TGA to review Choice findings
Sunscreen sponsors issues warning after Choice testing finds products failing to match SPF claims on their packaging The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will investigate reports that several popular sunscreen products …
‘We cannot remain silent’
Pharmacists call on the federal government to step up efforts to end the conflict in Gaza More than 1800 pharmacists and other health professionals from across the country are urging …
Sunscreens not living up to SPF claims: Choice
Testing by consumer group, Choice, shows many popular sunscreen products are not delivering the protection they promise “Trustworthy information on sun protection should not be optional”, an expert says, after …
Union to keep ‘watchful eye’ on Healthscope administration
Employee pharmacists’ union working to secure “the best possible future for staff working across Healthscope hospitals” Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) is pledging to take “active steps” to protect pharmacy staff …