Pharmacy Announcements
TGA dismisses Vyvanse concerns
Investigation into potential lack of effectiveness, quality and safety of Vyvanse finds no issues of concern Social media commentary questioning the effectiveness and safety of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are unfounded, …
‘Significant discrepancies’ in imported melatonin content
TGA flags concerns over imported melatonin products following laboratory testing Patients are being urged to stop using imported unregistered melatonin, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found one product contained …
‘Misinformation spreads faster and further than truth’
Parents and carers are being urged to rely on evidence-based information about childhood immunisations, as uptake declines Pharmacists have a key role to play in addressing misinformation about the safety …
The week in review
Pharmacists celebrated for their contributions to healthcare, scope expansion continues and where the profession sits on pay were among the hot topics this week World Pharmacists Day was celebrated this …
More sunscreens pulled
New sunscreens have been taken off the market with fears their SPF may be lower than labelled The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says several new sunscreens have been recalled by …
ANZCAP Pharmacy Student of the Year announced
Fourth-year University of Sydney student recognised for “outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment to the profession” Nashrah Alam is the 2025 ANZCAP Pharmacy Student of the Year, Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) …
Board flags concerns over medicinal cannabis supply
Pharmacists urged to prioritise patient safety over profits when supplying medicinal cannabis “Poor practice in prescribing and supply of medicinal cannabis” is leading to “significant patient harm”, the Pharmacy Board …
TGA takes action on cannabis ads
Online healthcare platform pays fines of $118,800 over alleged unlawful promotion of medicinal cannabis Healthcare business, Dispended Pty Ltd, has paid six infringement notices issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration …
Children’s pain ‘real, complex and often invisible’
Pharmacists crucial to addressing chronic pain in children, expert says Community pharmacists have key role in ensuring children suffering with chronic pain can access care, according to Chronic Pain Australia …
Pharmacists cop rego fee hike
Registration fees for pharmacists are on the rise, with Ahpra announcing a 2.98% increase for the 2025/26 year The Pharmacy Board of Australia has announced a $14 increase to its …
The week in review
‘Pivotal step’ for pharmacist prescribing, the latest on needle-free vaccines and the importance of pricing were among the topics that had our readers talking this week Work is underway to …
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 …