No cash exchanged in supplement brand transaction
Chemist Warehouse acquires The Iron Company, as Wellnex Life shifts focus to “key” brands Consumer healthcare business, Wellnex Life, has announced the sale of The Iron Company brand, as part …
Competition sees rise in intern pay
Pharmacy owners are boosting intern pay rates to attract top talent, a recruiter says Intern pharmacists are increasingly likely to secure above award wages, as pharmacy owners look to lure …
Pharmacist tips off police over fake scripts
A celebrity stylist has been charged with producing fake prescriptions to obtain stimulant drugs, after a pharmacist became suspicious Mainstream media have reported on the arrest and court appearance of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Navigating the risk of stroke and bleeding in atrial fibrillation In Australia, atrial fibrillation (AF) contributes to almost one in 10 …
Top rates for locums plateau: report
Locum pharmacists are seeing modest rate increases, as owners reach their limit The latest edition of the Raven’s Recruitment Pharmacy Salary and Market Report shows the gap between the top …
Rebate for ‘fairer and more flexible’ fees
Ahpra announces that a 30% rebate on annual renewal fees for practitioners who take parental leave is now in effect As well as applying to those taking parental leave, the …
‘Medicines can change, save and ruin lives’
Re-elected NAPSA president vows to continue advocacy for students and patients while setting a long-term path for the organisation Griffith University’s Sebastian Harper is the fifth National Australian Pharmacy Students’ …
Four in five tots unvaccinated against flu
Pharmacy tapped to help boost flu vaccination rates in children aged under five, as infection rates soar As of Monday (7 July 2025), community pharmacies in South Australia will be …
Bite more than you can chew: Sim
ECPs and pharmacy students are being urged to push themselves to gain broad experience, as they pursue careers in the profession “Bite more than you can chew, and chew like …
‘This strategic alliance has immediately intensified competition’
The Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger is shifting the pharmacy industry… are you ready to navigate the new landscape? Lachlan Ballinger shares 5 top tips for pharmacy owners The pharmacy industry is …
‘Dramatic increase’ in prescription cannabis
Most people are now accessing medical cannabis on script and in safer forms, but “concerning” trend shows many are being prescribed for conditions with no evidence of efficacy Around three-quarters …
Pharmacy salary growth set to slow: survey
Permanent pharmacists’ pay is continuing to rise, with metro PIC’s salaries now topping $100,000, a survey reveals Data from the latest Raven’s Recruitment Pharmacy Salary and Market Report shows the …