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World news wrapup: 18 September 2025
Restrictions on therapeutic substitution leave patients waiting for critical medicines; Scope of practice expansion on the horizon for German practitioners; Pharmacy regulator poised to enter debate over vaccine mandates London, …
Transitions of care stewardship framework welcomed
Landmark framework to improve medication management during transitions of care The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s (ACSQHC’s) Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework needs …
Board takes ‘pivotal step’ for pharmacist prescribing
Moves to develop an endorsement framework for scheduled medicines for pharmacists has “the potential to unlock consistent, safe and accessible care,” Guild leader says Work is underway to develop an …
TGA issues sunscreen guidance
The authority says its investigation is ongoing, after CHOICE found 16 of 20 sunscreens didn’t live up to SPF claims The Therapeutic Goods Authority (TGA) has released information to consumers …
Renewed PBS bid for Wegovy
PBAC to consider semaglutide listing for new indication of established CVD with obesity The PBAC will soon consider whether Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) should be subsidised for Australians with …
Community pharmacists ‘need to have a different conversation with patients’
Health Minister launches updated Australian Asthma Handbook, while leading pharmacist highlights risks linked to SABA overuse The Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler has today (16 September 2025) launched …
Needle-free vaccines to bolster uptake
State and territory governments urged to put ‘children’s health first’ and roll out free intranasal influenza vaccine programs for two to five-year-olds in 2026 Announcements that Queensland and NSW will …
Innovative Pharmacist of the Year
Nominations for the 2025 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year are now open Innovation is the cornerstone of pharmacy. As the profession goes through unprecedented change, we believe it’s important …
‘It’s not red tape, it’s regulation’
Regulations are in place to protect both the public and the reputation of the profession, Pharmacy Council of NSW president says Regulations governing aspects of community pharmacy can be frustrating …
National Pharmacies opens new $1.6m flagship store
The North Adelaide store has almost doubled its health and retail footprint, enabling expanded service offerings, says CEO National Pharmacies has opened its new flagship store at one of Adelaide’s …
Ex-JB Hi-Fi chief joins Sigma
Sigma Healthcare names former JB Hi-Fi and Total Tools chief executive as its new CFO Retail veteran Richard Murray will join Sigma’s leadership team next month, succeeding Mark Davis, as …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Facilitators of and Barriers to Deprescribing Diabetes Medications in Older Adults Facilitators for deprescribing diabetes medications in older adults include patients’ …