CDC bill passes Senate
Legislation to create an Australian Centre for Disease Control has passed the Senate, and one health organisation says it’s “thunderstruck” The Bill, which is expected to see the permanent version …
Pharmacist or filmmaker?
Who would think a career in pharmacy would lead to the making of film festival quality documentaries? Sitting in lectures at the Victorian College of Pharmacy (VCP) in the mid-80s …
Prescriber Bag reviewed
Furosemide, Covid-19 antiviral tablets cited in PBAC recommendations on items to be added to or removed from the bag All currently listed Prescriber Bag benefits remain suitable, except Covid-19 antiviral …
Guild leader to head international body
Twomey named as new World Pharmacy Council president The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s national president, Professor Trent Twomey, has been appointed as the new president of the World Pharmacy Council. …
More safeguards needed for medicinal cannabis supply: Guild
Guild urges federal government to follow Germany’s ban on mail order supply of medicinal cannabis “Changes in home medicinal cannabis is prescribed and dispensed are overdue” a spokesperson for the …
Candy Store ordered to hand over vapes
TGA issues enforceable direction as it ramps up efforts to stop the sale of illicit vaping goods The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has given a Melbourne-based business until 5pm today …
Compounder cops $99k cannabis ad fine
TGA issues five infringement notices to a Gold Coast compounding pharmacy over alleged advertising breaches ACPharm Queensland Pty Ltd has paid infringement notices totalling $99,000 related to alleged unlawful advertising …
‘Ethical flaw’ in former pharmacist’s character: tribunal
A former compounding pharmacist applied to have his registration reinstated – but failed to tell his referees that they were writing references for tribunal proceedings A pharmacist’s application to have …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Hyperhidrosis: don’t sweat it Hyperhidrosis is defined as excessive sweating beyond that required for normal thermoregulation and can be classified as …
Top pharmacies in Blooms
Blooms the Chemist has announced its stores of the year as well as its top pharmacist at its recent conference The Blooms The Chemist 2025 Partner’s Conference was held on …
Financial considerations to prepare your pharmacy for sale
The process of selling a pharmacy can be complex and typically requires a team effort involving owners, brokers, lawyers, accountants, bookkeepers, and other stakeholders, writes Peak Strategies’ Patricia Aditopo Proper …
Wound care: Preventing skin tears in older people
Skin is fabulous as its remarkable strength and elasticity protect us from developing chronic wounds from daily bumps and scrapes However, as we age, skin becomes more fragile and prone …