Pharmacy Announcements
Methylphenidate shortages set to continue
Multiple medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to remain in short supply until 2026 More ADHD medications are expected to be in short supply in …
Pharmacist prescriber claims TWC’s top prize
Toowoomba-based champion of clinical service expansion awarded banner’s top honour Pharmacy owner and trained prescriber, Molly McGuire, from TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) Wilsonton, Queensland has been awarded the banner’s Pharmacist of …
Border Force intercepts counterfeit semaglutide
Regulator issues warning after a shipment of substandard semaglutide was seized at the border Health practitioners and patients are being urged to be aware of the potential risks posed by …
Panadol ‘most trusted’ for pain
Panadol retains top spot in the pain category of Reader’s Digest’s Trusted Brands Awards Haleon’s Panadol paracetamol brand is Australia’s top brand for pain relief, according to the results of …
Administration errors reported with RSV prevention products
Regulator warns of “product administration errors” in the provision of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines and monoclonal antibody medications Pharmacists urged to plan carefully to prevent dispensing and administration errors related …
TGA acts on unlawful supply of unregistered supplement
Regulator issues infringement notice over the alleged supply of a therapeutic good not entered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) Victorian-based business, Nourishmeorganics Pty Ltd, has paid $18,780 to …
Hospital pharmacists push up for mental health
Staff from Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital’s (QUII) pharmacy department are taking on The Push-Up Challenge to raise funds for mental health Members of pharmacy team at Brisbane’s QEII are aiming …
Consult notified vape list: TGA
Pharmacists are being advised to review any vaping inventory they have to ensure it meets new standards Pharmacy owners are being urged to prepare their stores for new standards for …
Pharmacy assistant winners revealed
The national Guild has named the state and territory Pharmacy Assistant of the Year winners, who will vie for the Australian title in September The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s president …
Monash remains Australia’s top pharmacy school
Monash comes in fourth for pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in the global rankings New international university rankings released on Wednesday (18 June 2025) show Monash University’s Faculty of Pharmacy and …
Supervised practice framework review underway
Pharmacists invited to share their views on Ahpra’s Supervised practice framework The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is seeking stakeholder feedback on its Supervised practice framework. The review …
Fixed site pill testing service ‘can save lives’: expert
Moves to establish a permanent drug checking facility are being welcomed by a pharmacist. Victoria is set to open a fixed site pill testing service in Fitzroy, close to one …