Pharmacists boost kids’ vaccination: study
The profession can assist with more than vaccine administration alone, including education, referral and identifying missed opportunities, Aussie researchers say Pharmacists help to boost vaccination uptake among children across a …
Different pathways, same promise
The healthcare landscape is shifting fast – and with that shift comes with the question, what should today’s pharmacy graduates look like? Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) chief executive, Bronwyn Clark …
‘To be the first recipient of this medal means a lot’
Pharmacy stalwart honoured with inaugural medal from union for “shining a light” Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) executive officer Kay Dunkley has been awarded the inaugural Joanna Griffith Medal from Professionals …
Panadol climbs ‘Trusted Brands’ rankings
Readers’ Digest poll sees Panadol ranked as Australia’s second most trusted brand Advice from community pharmacists is key for building consumer trust in healthcare brands, Haleon ANZ marketing manager, Elena …
Price must be right to list GLP-1s
Government committed to working with industry stakeholders and patients to support safe and sustainable access to medicines through the PBS, Minister says An agreement on pricing is needed before glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safer use of short-acting beta2-agonist Overuse of SABAs negatively affects asthma outcomes. Interviews with 21 Australian adults identified three response themes: …
Tassie budget a step in the right direction: AdPha
Tasmanian public hospitals are one step closer to optimal pharmacist-to-patient ratios, AdPha says Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has said it warmly welcomes investment in Tasmania’s pharmacy workforce, with the 2026–27 …
New accreditation standards for pharmacy programs published
After comprehensive consultation, the Australian Pharmacy Council has published the final Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs 2027 These standards will be used to accredit degree and intern training programs into …
Man steals bakery van, attacks pharmacist
A Canberra pharmacist defended himself by hitting an offender in the head with a stepping stool A 41-year-old Canberra man has faced court on charges of robbery, property damage, and …
Osteoporosis literacy targeted through community pharmacy
Stakeholders get together to tackle the issue of osteoporosis health literacy Healthily, Fred IT Group, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and Healthy Bones Australia are working together to launch an …
Diphtheria jab payment needed now: Guild
The Guild is calling on the Federal government to act quickly to fund critical, lifesaving vaccines as diphtheria cases continue to increase Federal health minister Mark Butler said he would …
Supreme Court orders pharma giant to pay Mayne
It follows a long-running legal battle over a planned takeover US-based drug company Cosette has been ordered to pay $13.27m in costs to Mayne Pharma after a suspended acquisition last …