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MedAdvisor ANZ sold to software collector
The global pharmacy software company’s local arm has been picked up by Jonas Software, triggering a fall in MedAdvisor’s share price MedAdvisor’s Australian and New Zealand business and its subsidiary, …
Human error, alarm fatigue contributed to insulin death
Multiple factors including use of EMRs found in coroner’s case involving a medication administration error that led to a woman’s death A coroner has called for changes to an electronic …
Expanded scope becomes permanent practice
State governments move to extend pharmacists’ scope of practice on a permanent basis Services launched as part of scope of practice trials have become part of pharmacists’ permanent practice from …
‘Government should be doing more – not less’ for pharmacists
Professional body calls for extension of the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme to support pharmacy students Urgent steps need to be taken by the federal government to support pharmacy students during …
Sim secures final term
PSA president commits to strengthening governance and leadership capacity in her final term Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) national president, Associate Professor Fei Sim, is looking to pave the way …
No data on illicit vape sales: TGA
Regulator dismisses reports that it estimates more than 10 million illicit vapes are sold nationally every month Reports suggesting that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) believes in excess of 10 …
National Pharmacies appoints new CEO
Retail expert to lead National Pharmacies into a new era, after the departure of chief executive Former convenience store group chief operating officer, Mark Smith, is set to take the …
Butler open to pharmacy vaping reforms
Efforts to restrict access to nicotine vaping products are delivering positive results, Minister tells pharmacists Measures aimed at driving down vaping among “kids” are achieving their goal, Minister for Health, …
Mounjaro KwikPen transition complete: Lilly
Eli Lilly confirms that Mounjaro (tirzepatide) will no longer be available in vial presentations, after transitioning the product to a multi-dose, pre-filled pen Mounjaro manufacturer, Eli Lilly, has informed the …
APC calls time on CPD standards
Retirement of the Australian Pharmacy Council’s CPD standards will bring the profession into alignment with the broader professional development accreditation landscape The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the cessation …
The week in review
Warnings on ongoing medication shortages and substandard products, a call for action on expanding scope of practice and for regulators to proactively focus on risks were among the hot topics …
Guild seeks to end ‘silly turf wars’ within pharmacy
Transferring the ownership of the Australasian College of Pharmacy to the PSA will help unite the profession, Guild leader says Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey, wants …