Pharmacy Announcements
Antibiotics not for cold and flu: CDC
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, the Interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) warns Patients suffering with respiratory infections are being urged to support …
Lilly drops push for Ebglyss PBS listing
Reimbursement terms make PBS listing “unviable” for eczema treatment, manufacturer claims Eli Lilly will not proceed with plans to have its targeted IL-13 inhibitor, Ebglyss (lebrikizumab), listed on the Pharmaceutical …
TGA to review Choice findings
Sunscreen sponsors issues warning after Choice testing finds products failing to match SPF claims on their packaging The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will investigate reports that several popular sunscreen products …
StrongRoom buyer looks to rebuild
The buyer of StrongRoom AI says he wants to restore the brand and give pharmacists continuity, months after the pharmatech fell into administration Pharmacy entrepreneur Joe Zhou has emerged as …
The top 10
Banner group dealings, newer areas of practice, new titles, honours and more… what have you been reading? These were the ten most clicked stories on our website between 10 May …
Sunscreens not living up to SPF claims: Choice
Testing by consumer group, Choice, shows many popular sunscreen products are not delivering the protection they promise “Trustworthy information on sun protection should not be optional”, an expert says, after …
‘We are in a privileged position’ to help men: Butt
Pharmacists have a key role to play in supporting men to access healthcare, Men’s Health Downunder founder says Community pharmacists are being urged to use chats with male patients to …
Sigma continues My Chemist store rebranding
First, My Chemist pharmacy makes switch to Discount Drug Store brand Sigma Healthcare is continuing to phase out Chemist Warehouse Group’s My Chemist banner, following the completion of the wholesaler’s …
Kids multivitamin recalled
Missing warning statements on label of two batches of a children’s vitamin and iron supplement prompts recall Pentavite Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of its Pentavite Multivitamin + Iron …
Irish solution for Pegasys shortage
TGA approves Irish-labelled stock of chronic hepatitis treatment, Pegasys, as shortage hits Australia Fresh supplies of overseas-labelled Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) are expected to arrive next month (July), the medication’s …
Knowles to advocate for ‘meaningful recognition’
Newly elected PSA Queensland president pledges to champion evidence-based practice, expanded clinical scope and push for greater recognition for the profession Hospital pharmacist, Hannah Knowles, has been elected as …
Wesfarmers picks up Pharmacy 4 Less
Retail giant takes pharmacy group out of administration Wesfarmers Health is expanding its pharmacy footprint with the acquisition of the Pharmacy 4 Less group. The move comes five weeks …