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Vaccine maker tumbles on Trump tariff threat
Pharmaceuticals were initially spared from sweeping US tariffs, but that’s set to change, striking panic in local markets US President Donald Trump said he would introduce “a major tariff on …
New powers for Qld hospital pharmacists
Hospital pharmacists in Queensland will be able to prescribe approved medicines alongside a medical or nurse practitioner, thanks to a statewide change to prescribing rules Queensland will become the first …
Sigma takes lion’s share of pharmacy spending
Independent pharmacies lose ground, as Sigma brands dominate consumer spending in community pharmacy Close to half of consumer spending in Australia’s pharmacy sector is going to Sigma Healthcare brands, data …
Accreditation committee gets new chair
New appointment to chair of APC Accreditation Committee as Prof Nick Shaw steps back after three terms Western Australian pharmacy academic Professor Rhonda Clifford has been appointed as the incoming …
Compounder enters enforceable undertaking over semaglutide ads
Compounding pharmacy group enters three-year court-enforceable undertaking after regulator flags concerns over alleged promotion of compounded weight-loss treatments Your Solution Compounding Pharmacy accepts “its website likely unlawfully promoted the use …
More ADHD meds shortages
Pharmacists, prescribers and patients urged to “plan ahead”, with more shortages forecast for ADHD medications Shortages of medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are set to worsen …
New isotretinoin warnings
Risks of sexual disorders and mood-related changes added to safety information for isotretinoin products Health professionals are being urged to be alert to the possibility of psychiatric and sexual disorders in …
Expired medicines should be kept ‘under lock and key’
Regulator cites issues with RUM bins, DAA packs Return of Unwanted Medicines (RUM) bins continue to pose an issue for pharmacy owners and pharmacists. VPA inspectors have observed instances where …
Indirect supply of medicinal cannabis under scrutiny
Recent panel hearings have investigated allegations that pharmacy licensees “failed to meet their responsibilities” Eight panel hearings in February and March investigated allegations against pharmacist licensees for “serious potential breaches” …
Fraud claims spark StrongRoom AI redundancies
Pharmtech start-up StrongRoom AI is reportedly shedding staff members as administrators seek saviour Close to half of pharmacy software business StrongRoom AI’s staff are believed to have been made redundant …
Take us off the bench: Twomey
Guild leader backs pharmacists to support state health system as doctors strike Community pharmacists are ready to step in to assist patients in NSW, as hospital doctors take industrial action …
‘Our systems are constantly catching up’
Pharmacists are facing “cognitive overload” dealing with multiple software programs and the increasingly complex needs of patients, a pharmacist warns New technologies including electronic prescribing are “amazing”, but will not …