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Man sentenced after pharmacy assault
A Queensland man was “not coping well” when he stole diazepam from one pharmacy and assaulted a bystander in another The Courier Mail reports that Joshua Benjamin Thompson has faced …
‘The cost of inaction is profound’
This World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, pharmacy and doctor groups weigh in on the role of pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship Pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship is “not optional, but essential,” according …
Human error top cause of healthcare data breaches
Fresh figures show 21% fall in notifiable data breaches being reported by healthcare providers in the first half of 2025 Australia’s healthcare sector remains the top source of notifiable data …
‘Regulatory pressure will swell’: Research house
The CWH-Sigma merger will increase pressure on the competition watchdog to monitor the pharmacy sector, insights from a business research company suggest The Chemist Warehouse/Sigma Healthcare merger has irrevocably changed …
World news wrapup: 20 October 2025
Irish pharmacist awarded compensation after inappropriate behaviour by colleague; UK online pharmacist fit to practise; Trump pardons pharmacist after meds substitution Ireland: A pharmacist has been awarded compensation of almost …
Tassie pharmacies setting new benchmarks: Guild
Tasmania’s pharmacies and pharmacists “continue to set the standard nationally”, a Guild leader believes Pharmacy Guild of Australia Tasmanian branch president, Joe O’Malley, is hoping TerryWhite Chemmart Sorell will bring …
Blister pack recycling program hits milestone
Pharmacy group doubles number of blister packs recycled in last 12 months More than 30,000kg of aluminium and plastic have been diverted from landfill over the last three years through …
Optometrists blast dry eye disease diagnoses and treatment in pharmacy
Optometry Australia has issued a statement noting that a member had reported a local pharmacy advertising diagnosis and Intense Pulsed Light treatment for dry eye disease “The diagnosis of DED …
Strong support for draft CPD standards: PSA
PSA to publish new standards for continuing professional development in December The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is moving forward with the development of its standards for continuing professional development …
‘Rapid’ uptake of CF triple therapy
PBS listing of the combination medicine has led to improved quality of life for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), says drug utilisation committee Nearly 90% of Australians prescriptions of cystic …
Medicinal cannabis ‘clear disconnect’ between support and practice
Pharmacists highlight a lack of education about dispensing medicinal cannabis, as well as worries about regulatory compliance Healthtech company Montu has released the results of a national survey it commissioned …
Training underway for SDPR rollout
Healthcare staff commence training ahead of the phased implementation of one state’s Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) Close to 200 NSW Health employees from across the state have volunteered to …