Pharmacy Announcements
Another box ticked for Sigma merger
Sigma gets Federal Court approval for Chemist Warehouse acquisition The Federal Court of Australia issued orders this morning (Monday 3 February 2025) approving Sigma Healthcare’s acquisition of 100% of the …
More to do to prevent paracetamol-related harm
Paracetamol scheduling changes welcomed, but more needs to be done to reduce the risk of overdose and poisoning, PSA says Scheduling changes to paracetamol, which come into effect on Saturday …
Sigma shareholders back Chemist Warehouse deal
Chemist Warehouse nominees secure spots on Sigma board as merger gets shareholder approval Chemist Warehouse founders Jack Gance and Mario Verrocchi will join the board of Sigma Healthcare after shareholders …
College president backs PSA takeover
Pragmatic plan to unite the PSA and College “will set sector up for success” president tells members Pharmacists who are members of both the Australasian College of Pharmacy and the …
eHealth NSW new head has clinical background in pharmacy
eHealth NSW has welcomed Richard Taggart as he started his role as the permanent chief executive at eHealth NSW and chief information officer for NSW Health The organisation says that …
Transformational acquisition announced
After five years under Guild ownership, the Australasian College of Pharmacy is set for another takeover The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is planning a “transformational” move to acquire the …
Pharmacists in line for Australian of the Year Award
Road trip put pharmacists en route to potential 2025 Australian Local Hero Award South Australian pharmacy owners, Sobia and Irfan Hashmi’s commitment to ensuring rural communities have access to …
TGA warns against use of melanotan tanning products
Regulator flags “serious health” risks associated with tanning products containing melanotan Australians are being urged not to use nasal sprays, injectables and ingestible melanotan products that are being promoted and …
New warning for asthma medication
Health professionals are being urged to “look out” for neuropsychiatric reactions in patients using montelukast A new boxed warning about potentially serious neuropsychiatric events is being added to the safety …
Boost for aged care medication safety
Credentialed pharmacists to support more than 8,000 home care clients in expanded partnership, delivering HMRs, prescribing oversight, vaccinations and more Choice Aged Care is extending its existing support of Churches …
Non-pharmacy Priceline stores set for rebrand
Wesfarmers Health commences rollout of new beauty and wellness store brand, Atomica, to replace non-pharmacy Priceline outlets Retail conglomerate, Wesfarmers looks set to call time on the Priceline brand for …
Ex-SHPA president to lead new hospital group
The PSA extends its focus on hospital pharmacy with a new community of specialty interest (CSI) Former Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA – now Advanced Pharmacy Australia) president, …