The week in review
Long-awaited pay rise for award pharmacists, Chemist Warehouse franchisees hit sell again and the AI promise in healthcare were among the stories that had pharmacists talking this week It was …
CWH franchisees hit ‘sell’ – again
Institutional investors snap up Sigma shares, as Chemist Warehouse franchisees cash-in Close to 100 million Sigma Healthcare shares were traded before the opening bell rang on Monday (14 April 2025), …
The week in review
‘The Chemist Warehouse effect’ on pharmacy spend, redundancies after pharmatech fraud claim and why a compounder entered a semaglutide undertaking were among the top stories this week Almost half of …
National vacancy for professional officer
PDL is seeking applications for a new professional officer As Australia’s first national pharmacy body, PDL (Pharmaceutical Defence Limited) was established in 1912 by pharmacists, for pharmacists. Now, over 110 …
The week in review
Pharmatech rising star falls into administration, increasing flu numbers and renewed calls for domestic manufacturing were among the stories that had pharmacists talking this week StrongRoom AI, the pharmatech company …
Off-label prescribing, medication errors focus of review
National review on prescribing considers use of unregistered medicines, and risk of errors during transitions of care Ahpra is considering updating its National Prescribing Competencies Framework and off-label prescribing is …
Abstracts call in motion for scientific pharmacy conference
Call for Abstracts opens for Medicines Management 2025… and first keynote revealed Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) says there are more opportunities than ever to showcase innovation at its upcoming Medicines …
Capability framework approach announced
The Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the consultation approach for the Pharmacist Capability Framework This consultation will be undertaken on behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia, it says. The …
The week in review
Pre-election budget’s cheaper medicines promise in spotlight, the numbers on 60-day dispensing and the ‘perverse outcomes’ of price disclosure were among the topics that had pharmacists talking this week With …
‘A truly unforgettable week’
Attendees shared their highlights, strengths and party pics at APP conference Pharmacy Guild NSW branch committee member and pharmacy owner Catherine Bronger shared her highlights of the event. Capital Chemist …
Sector-wide consultation on pharmacy programs set for April
Pharmacy stakeholders will discuss a range of programs funded outside the 8CPA during a roundtable consultation next month The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is set to host a roundtable …
The week in review
Prime minister pledges co-pay cut, opposition’s promise to always work with the profession and who was named Australia’s top pharmacy were among the stories that had pharmacists talking this week …