Expanded scope – ‘what real reform looks like’
Pharmacist scope of practice trial is laying the foundations “for an even bigger expansion of pharmacy services”, politician says Moves to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice are improving access to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ferric carboxymaltose for anemia in late pregnancy A randomized controlled trial has demonstrated that intravenous ferric carboxymaltose effectively and safely reduces …
IPA celebrates its best
Independent Pharmacies Australia has hosted its Retail Excellence Awards IPA hosted its awards at Pullman On the Park in Melbourne at the inaugural Retail Excellence Conference, recognising six of what …
Patient information continuity one step closer
A newly passed Bill will help reduce medicines-related hospitalisations and harm, pharmacists say Last week (12 February 2025) the Senate passed the Health Legislation Amendment (Modernising My Health Record – …
Medicines not a ‘luxury item’: Guild
The cost of living remains a key priority for voters, research shows, prompting a renewed Pharmacy Guild call to cut the PBS co-payment further Four out of five Australians responding …
Bring College home: Scanlon
College co-founder backs PSA’s takeover bid ahead of vote Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia are being urged to back the organisation’s bid to takeover the Australasian College of …
Five of the best
The Pharmacy Guild has announced the five finalists for its 2025 Pharmacy of the Year Award This year’s finalists have been recognised for their commitment to delivering a wide range …
ASIC approves Sigma’s new financial reporting dates
Sigma shifts financial year to align with Chemist Warehouse following merger Sigma Healthcare is being granted relief by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to shift its financial reporting …
‘I’m not going anywhere’: Verrocchi
Chemist Warehouse co-founder commits to five more years of expansion There will be no slowing down for Chemist Warehouse boss, Mario Verrocchi, after the completion of the discounter’s merger with …
Medicare for pharmacist prescribing?
Community pharmacy services should be covered by national funding, argue industry stalwarts Pharmacist prescribing has seen “rapid” expansion in Australia, but out-of-pocket expenses raise questions of equity, according to the …
Merger to shake up industry
Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare poses big questions for pharmacy owners and rival banner groups, John Thornett of Peak Strategies says There is no doubt the Chemist Warehouse model …
The week in review
There’s no doubt about our biggest story this week: Chemist Warehouse and Sigma finally sealed the deal on their long-awaited merger Sigma Healthcare opened trading as Australia’s 22nd-biggest company following …