Harmonise RSV vax rules: PSA
State and territory governments are being urged to authorise pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines Changes to Queensland’s Extended Practice Authority – Pharmacists, which came into effect today (1 May 2024) …
Actions speak louder than words
Pharmacy owners need to see a “fair” Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement signed before they will feel confident in future viability of the sector While industry leaders are continuing to negotiate …
Overdose cluster linked to nitazenes
Addiction specialist flags concerns about opioid-contaminated drugs Australians need to be able to recognise and respond to the signs of an opioid overdose, NSW Health chief addiction medicine specialist, Dr …
‘No guarantee’ CWH merger will proceed: Sigma
Sigma Healthcare remains “steadfastly focused” on its standalone business as plans to merge with Chemist Warehouse Group (CWH) proceed, chair says Sigma’s planned merger with CWH will enable the wholesaler …
Rural health needs targeted investment
Disparities in health outcomes for rural and urban Australians could be “rectified with targeted investment” health advocates say Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) showing people …
EBOS announces Gray appointment
EBOS Group announces Alistair Gray as its incoming chief financial officer (CFO) Currently the deputy CFO of retail and hospitality group, Endeavour, Gray will assume the position at pharmaceutical wholesaler …
State’s Shingrix supply runs dry
Pharmacists advised to prioritise “highest risk patients” for Shingrix vaccines, as state’s NIP supply “exhausted” NSW Health is reporting that its allocation of the Shingrix vaccine through the National Immunisation …
‘Stiff’ syringe warning for Panadol Children
Parents are being urged to dispose of dosing syringes provided with 14 batches of an infant paracetamol product Haleon Australia has issued a Product Defect Correction for 14 batches of …
Monopolists a threat to small business
Pharmacists are being warned that a long-time ally “may soon be turned into an enemy”, through the creation of a government-backed monopoly It’s 1949 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy …
Queensland commences shift towards ‘fuller scope of practice’
Pharmacist prescribers at a limited number of Queensland pharmacies can now provide treatment for 22 conditions under a pilot program Queensland’s Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot is now underway …
Wholesaling deal needs ‘radical restructure’ in 8CPA
Remote and isolated pharmacies are calling for the new Community Service Obligation (CSO) to allow for direct payments to remote and isolated pharmacies under the 8CPA Pharmacists working in some …
Transaction fees drive MedAdvisor growth
The introduction of new transaction fees is contributing to revenue growth for MedAdvisor Solutions Transaction fees for vaccinations and “services associated with Project STOP” are already boosting medication management software …