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ACCC announces Chemist Warehouse/Sigma merger decision
After an eight-month inquiry, the chief competition regulator has had its final say on whether the merger would “substantially lessen competition” in the retail pharmacy market The competition watchdog has …
World news wrapup: 7 November 2024
CVS pharmacist breaks down, saying “I can’t be a punching bag anymore;” pharmacy take on UK Covid inquiry; Indian pharmacist arrested on murder charge US: A TikTok user has reportedly …
May PBAC meeting scheduled
High volume of submissions prompts government to add extra Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee meeting in 2025 The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will hold an additional full meeting in May …
Will ACCC give green light to Sigma/CWH merger?
Competition watchdog to hand down findings of review into Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse The eyes of the community pharmacy sector will be focused on the Australian Competition …
NAPSA welcomes call for Prac Payment expansion
Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme should be extended “across the primary care sector”, scope of practice review recommends Tackling placement poverty will be key to strengthening the primary healthcare workforce into …
Full scope support could halt workforce crisis: review
But GPs warn of “worse access and more waste” under the new report’s recommendations, with particular concern over proposal for direct referrals Supporting pharmacist full scope of practice could help …
Pharmacists just say no to vapes
The AJP asked readers whether their pharmacies were stocking vapes – and the response was overwhelmingly negative As reported by the AJP, the issue of selling over-the-counter vapes has been …
Pharmacy’s generator stolen during power outage
Medicines “ruined” after extreme weather event takes out Transgrid powerline Thousands of dollars’ worth of medications has been lost after thieves stole a backup power generator from a Broken Hill …
Huge gap in category X safe dispensing
Nearly four in five women may not be using effective contraception while taking teratogenic medications, a study examining PBS medicines dispensing has uncovered A new study has found low rates …
Butler holds firm on semaglutide compounding ban
Government says ‘no’, to lifting ban on compounding glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) Risks associated with compounded GLP-1 RAs outweigh the benefits of improved access to the medication, Mark …
‘Consumer confusion, pharmacist frustration’ if current system continues
New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change Pharmacists face barriers that limit their ability to practice to …
A health champion
Pharmacist named one of nine individual Medicare Champions from across the country Laura Stewart, pharmacist and proprietor at Pharmacy 777 Karratha, WA, was named a Medicare Champion in the Stronger …