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World news – 7 August 2025
Pharmacist calls for ‘more visible policing’ as crime becomes a “routine part of daily life”; painkiller shortage hits Canada; co-op pharmacy group switches ownership model in capital raising exercise Cork, …
Caution urged over patients taking multiple supplements
Patients are often unaware of additional vitamins in products that do not include them in their name, experts warn Health professionals are sounding the alarm over supplements containing vitamin B6, …
Filling the gap
New deprescribing guidelines cover top 100 most dispensed PBS medicines for older people, developed by expert team from UWA A blockbuster team of medicines experts and consumer representatives have developed …
Regular medication reviews expected in new standards
New Aged Care Act coming this November with “strengthened” standards, says clinical pharmacy unit leader in an update The new Aged Care Act will include seven new strengthened quality standards, …
‘NIPVIP transforming how people are getting essential vaccines’
Health ministers laud the success of NIPVIP program in improving access to vaccination services The National Immunistation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) scheme is proving to be “a measurable success”, …
Woman exposed to 27-fold RDI of vitamin B6
Many pharmacy supplements contain levels of vitamin B6 far exceeding RDI per tablet, warns doctor who shared case studies of patients that experienced toxicity Multiple pharmacy vitamins and supplements contain …
‘Just not enough’
Hospital pharmacist roles in the NT struggle to compete on pay to attract and retain staff amid “serious” pharmacy workforce shortages, as possible industrial action looms Pharmacist remuneration in the …
The top 10: Political news
Elections, medicines affordability, cost of living and more. Which political news stories have made the biggest impact in 2025? It’s been a massive year in healthcare politics, with a federal …
‘Success is not optional’: Guild
Guild releases 10-year plan to strengthen the role of pharmacy in the delivery of care and build healthier communities The Pharmacy Guild of Australia aims to have 80% of …
‘Put your oxygen mask on before helping others’
Pharmacists are being urged to look after their mental health, so they can better support patients Pharmacists working across all settings need to focus on their personal mental health and …
PSS looks to add to helpline
Pharmacists are being invited to share their views on new ways of accessing support from the PSS The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) is conducting a survey to determine how members …
Ahpra director departures
Instrumental players in the establishment of the National Scheme to leave Ahpra The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has confirmed that two of its longest-serving executive directors are leaving …