Pharmacy Announcements
Pharmacists recognised in King’s Birthday honours list
Former PSA Pharmacist of the Year winner amongst a quartet of pharmacy sector stalwarts to receive King’s Birthday honours A former member of the AJP’s editorial board, and the current …
New training module to strengthen cultural safety in pharmacy
PSA announces expansion of its Deadly Pharmacists training program A new module is being added to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Deadly Pharmacists program aimed at supporting pharmacists to …
State announces deadline for free FluMist program
NSW’s pharmacy administered free nasal spray influenza vaccination program to wrap up two weeks after being extended to five-17-year-olds Pharmacists have until 5pm on Thursday 11 June 2026 to record FluMist vaccinations under the NSW government’s …
Glass in supplement bottle prompt recall
Concerns over the potential presence of glass fragments in bottles of two batches of Nature’s Own supplements sparks recall Sanofi-Aventis Healthcare is recalling two products due to the possible presence of glass …
Priceline Pharmacy crowns its high achievers
Leading brand announces national awards including Store of the Year and Pharmacist of the Year, plus details of its new loyalty program Priceline Pharmacy Albury was named Store of the …
GBMA chief steps down
Departing GBMA chief executive lauded for strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to improving medicines affordability After eight years at the helm of the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA), Marnie …
Telehealth an option: Ahpra
Practitioners urged to consider whether telehealth may be an appropriate alternative for patients during the ongoing fuel crisis Telehealth consultations could help patients maintain access to healthcare amid calls to conserve fuel, the Australian …
Seqirus to discontinue Benpen injection products
Manufacturer confirms plans to phase out its Benpen injection products from November 2026 Commercial reasons are behind Seqirus’s decision to discontinue its Benpen (benzylpenicillin sodium) injectable antibiotic products, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reports. The regulator confirmed …
PDL names Student Grant winners
Grants program gives next-generation pharmacists an opportunity to connect with experience All three winners of the 2026 PDL Student Grant Program will attend the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) national …
New PBS wholesale mark-up confirmed
Changes to the PBS wholesale mark-up rate structure and how it is calculated will come into effect from 1 July Under the First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement (1PWA) a new wholesale mark-up rate structure …
NSW expands FluMist access
Community pharmacists will be able to administer the non-needle vaccinations to older children and teenagers, the state’s health minister says The NSW Government has rolled out nasal influenza spray to …
Building for a rosy future
The debate over pharmacist prescribing and a preview of other topics in our June issue “There will be bodies in the streets!” “Their fridges aren’t good enough to store the …