Sigma walks away from Boots
Sigma Healthcare will not pursue plans to acquire British pharmacy giant Boots, the company says Less than a week after rumours emerged that the Australian wholesaler was eyeing a possible takeover of Boots, …
Five of the best
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says it is proud to acknowledge the outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication of the five pharmacists who have been recognised at the its Victorian Pharmacist …
‘Role expansion needs system redesign’
Moves to expand scope of practice are going in the right direction, but new workflows and support systems will be needed to ensure services are sustainable, a pharmacist says Australian …
Three focus areas for pharmacy right now
We’re in June, which officially means the busy, busy period of community pharmacy has begun, Peak Strategies director Priya Narsing writes Flu vaccines are being administered, every family seems to be coming …
The week in review
Pharmacy figures honoured for King’s Birthday, Sigma eyes UK giant and the end of the line for a popular consumer service were among our readers’ top picks this week A …
Creon shortages to extend into 2027
Availability of Creon capsules may vary from one pharmacy to another, as increased global demand impacts supplies, Viatris warns Supply constraints affecting Creon (pancreatic extract) 25,000 and 35,000 are forecast …
The top 10
Medication error, a contentious pharmacy closure and the growing wealth of some in pharmacy top our latest most read stories list These were the most read stories on our website …
APC refreshes board
The council announced two new directors will join the board, while another has been reappointed The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has appointed Paul Shinkfield and Michael Soriano as new directors. Collectively, the …
Wesfarmers leverages AI for wholesale
The conglomerate’s health business will use AI for order management, as it tries to contain inventory costs Wesfarmers Health says it’s focused on improving wholesale performance and operational efficiency, with …
Fake pharmacist busted with cocaine
Unregistered ‘chemist’ ordered to forfeit supplies of cocaine and other dangerous drugs It’s June 1936, and an aspiring pharmacist, William Ernest Pollard, is in the dock after being arrested for “having pretended …
Hospital slams ‘attack’ on Christian ethos
The Australian Christian Lobby has spoken out about Mater Hospital Springfield and its decision to operate in line with its ethos The hospital’s Christian ethos has been criticised following its refusal to …
Speak out: PSA calls for grassroots action
The PSA calls for pharmacists to speak out on their experiences with medicines reviews – and all other less-visible ways they do their work While PSA has secured the 17 …