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Treasurer, investors weigh in on pharma sale
The takeover battle over an Australian pharma company has caught the attention of the federal treasurer, who reportedly told the US-based suitor he may block the deal Treasurer Dr Jim …
Former minister to lead First Nations Pharmacy Network
Landmark initiative will strengthen culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, says Guild The Pharmacy Guild of Australia announced the establishment of the network at its annual …
World news wrapup: 6 November 2025
Canadian pharmacy students start careers with saplings; the cost of unwanted medicines soars in the UK; pharmacist warned over taking amitriptyline Halifax, Nova Scotia: CBC Canada reports that times are …
‘Fluctuating demand’ strains supply
Manufacturing issues a major cause of drug shortages worldwide, scoping review finds Causes of drug shortages include manufacturing issues, fluctuating demand and market forces, poor supply chain management, political and …
Pharmacy scholarship applications open
Students from rural and remote locations or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can now apply Scholarship applications have opened for students from rural and remote locations or Aboriginal and …
‘You’re gambling with patient safety,’ union tells Qld Health
Pharmacists and their colleagues are planning strike action on Friday following an “unacceptable” offer from Queensland Health The United Workers Union says that its members have overwhelmingly voted to take …
CDC bill passes Senate
Legislation to create an Australian Centre for Disease Control has passed the Senate, and one health organisation says it’s “thunderstruck” The Bill, which is expected to see the permanent version …
Prescriber Bag reviewed
Furosemide, Covid-19 antiviral tablets cited in PBAC recommendations on items to be added to or removed from the bag All currently listed Prescriber Bag benefits remain suitable, except Covid-19 antiviral …
Guild leader to head international body
Twomey named as new World Pharmacy Council president The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s national president, Professor Trent Twomey, has been appointed as the new president of the World Pharmacy Council. …
More safeguards needed for medicinal cannabis supply: Guild
Guild urges federal government to follow Germany’s ban on mail order supply of medicinal cannabis “Changes in home medicinal cannabis is prescribed and dispensed are overdue” a spokesperson for the …
Candy Store ordered to hand over vapes
TGA issues enforceable direction as it ramps up efforts to stop the sale of illicit vaping goods The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has given a Melbourne-based business until 5pm today …
Compounder cops $99k cannabis ad fine
TGA issues five infringement notices to a Gold Coast compounding pharmacy over alleged advertising breaches ACPharm Queensland Pty Ltd has paid infringement notices totalling $99,000 related to alleged unlawful advertising …