Don’t let Christmas cheer cost you dear
Entertainment expenses – what you need to know in the lead up to Christmas Christmas is right around the corner, and for those who know me well, it’s no secret …
Supporting eye health at every age
From childhood through to older age, vision changes are part of life Pharmacists can help patients recognise these shifts early, manage common concerns, and support eye health at every stage …
First year as AdPha meant ‘getting on with the job’
AdPha has released its 2025 Annual Report, celebrating a year of major achievements in advocacy, digital engagement, and professional recognition across the pharmacy workforce The organisation also listed a record …
Sunscreen brand recalls zinc products
Bondi Sands announces recall of five batches of zinc mineral sunscreens The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed a product recall for batches of Bondi Sands’ Zinc Mineral Broad …
CWH employee steals $22k from tills
A Sydney man has fronted court on stealing charges, and been banned from every Chemist Warehouse in NSW The Daily Telegraph has reported on the case of Adith Selaboiyna, who …
The week in review
Pharmacy’s ‘black swan’ event, the TGA to probe HRT data and an alarming rise in ADHD medication poisonings were among the topics that had our readers talking this week “Disruptions …
Oppenheim named CEO of the Year
Ego Pharmaceuticals’ leader Dr Jane Oppenheim has been honoured for her contribution to local manufacturing and production standards Oppenheim was named CEO of the Year at The CEO Magazine Executive …
Flashback Friday: Crayon crackdown
The Pharmacy Board turns its sights on poisonous crayons, while a girl dies after a doctor’s bad handwriting takes a deadly turn “With the full consensus of the Health Department, …
‘A compassionate, person-first approach can better influence health outcomes’
Past negative experiences are preventing patients with overweight and obesity from seeking care, according to a new report. A quarter of surveyed Australians with overweight and obesity are avoiding healthcare …
‘Deliberately confusing, jargon-laden and designed to entrap’
Private hospitals slam providers of insurance products, which they say “must be reformed to be more comprehensive, transparent and user-friendly” The Australian Private Hospitals Association has again heavily criticised insurance …
Poll: Do you dispense medicinal cannabis?
It’s one of 2025’s most visible topics in pharmacy—is medicinal cannabis being dispensed safely? We’d like to know whether you dispense the controversial medicines, and if not, why not The …
Union hopes unpaid super claims will dwindle under new rules
The ATO is asking employers to get ready for the advent of payday super, as pharmacy union welcomes the change “From the 1st of July next year, employers will be …