Chronic wound scheme targets care delays
A new program is set to bring down the cost of managing chronic wounds for eligible First Nations people over 50 and senior Australians with diabetes, the Federal Government says …
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 …
Covid rates creep back up
Covid cases are again on the rise, authorities warn, encouraging the general public to get a booster shot NSW Health has issued a statement saying that it is urging the …
‘Too many people suffer in silence’
Lack of awareness of pharmacy services is leaving patients without the support they need Patients are being urged to speak to pharmacists about continence challenges, by the Pharmacy Guild …
Amcal customers witness shopping centre drive through
Police arrest man who allegedly drove a stolen vehicle through a suburban shopping centre A 27-year-old Melburian is facing multiple charges after allegedly speeding past recently rebranded Amcal pharmacy in …
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 …
World news wrapup – 19 June 2025
Pharmacists are set to become central players in the future of European healthcare delivery; potentially deadly dispensing error spotted by patient’s father; champion golfer made late-night pharmacy trip before major …
Mayne Pharma investors cling onto takeover deal
Shareholders in Mayne Pharma have stood behind a $672m takeover by US-based Cosette, as both parties go to court Proxy voting from a scheme meeting on Wednesday shows almost 99% …
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 …
Tiny fraction of non-prescription vape sales made through pharmacy
Health minister claims regulations are “making a real difference” on vaping, as media outlet publishes woeful statistics on pharmacy sales The Daily Telegraph has published the results of a Freedom …