Vape reform undermines pharmacists: PSA
Pharmacy body flags concerns over the adverse impacts of the government’s deal with the Greens on vaping reform Changes enabling nicotine vapes to be sold over-the-counter in pharmacies “undermines the …
Government confirms ACOP rules
Tiers 1 and 2 of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) measure will commence on Monday 1 July following the release of the program’s rules The Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) …
New vape reforms ‘not the answer’
Advocacy group hits out at government “legitimising the supply of an unproven and unregulated product” Watered-down legislation aimed at restricting access to nicotine vaping products will turn pharmacists into “pseudo …
Government rolls back on Prescription-Only vapes
Greens force government to ease vape legislation to allow adults to buy e-cigarettes without a prescription, in a move slammed by the Guild Pharmacies will be the only retailers authorised …
Pharmacist appointed Productivity Commissioner
Treasurer names former PSA executive among a trio of new Productivity Commissioners Pharmacist, Dr Alison Roberts, will join the Productivity Commission in September as one of its full-time commissioners. …
Pharmacy leaders rough it for Vinnies
Pharmacy owners, banner group leaders and a Guild branch director were among the almost 1600 business executives who took part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout this year Members of the …
WHO issues global warning on fake GLP-1 RAs
WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System observes increasing reports of “falsified semaglutide products in all geographic regions” The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a medical product alert related to …
8CPA feedback ‘generally very positive’: Guild leader
Increased funding secured – including $2.11 billion in new fees – as part of the 8CPA are being welcomed by pharmacy owners a senior Guild official says After 15 months …
Vyvanse shortages return
Less than two months after the TGA declared shortages of Vyvanse to be “resolved” the regulator is now reporting the medication is once again in short supply The Therapeutic Goods …
Guild secures trial funding support
Pharmacies providing treatment for common skin conditions as part of the NSW scope of practice trial will be eligible for “one-off practice allowance” NSW Health will provide pharmacies participating in …
Priority one cyber incidents on the rise: Fred IT
Cyber security experts are reporting an increase in “priority one” incidents in Australian pharmacies Community pharmacies are facing a significant increase in serious cyber threats, Andrew McManus, Fred IT Group’s …
Minister adds colour to pharmacy
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, Emma McBride, helps create “community masterpiece” at pharmacy Pharmacist-turned-federal politician, Emma McBride, has added the finishing touches to a mural at Gorokan Amcal …